# 115-hr-5000: Free to Fly Act

115-hr-5000, Free to Fly Act, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7] (R-VA); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-5000
- Congress: 115
- Title: Free to Fly Act
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
- Introduced: 2018-02-13
- Sponsor: Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7] (R-VA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Free to Fly Act The bill modifies definitions relating to aviation to permit a foreign air carrier to own U.S. domestic air routes. The foreign carrier may establish U.S.-based subsidiaries for such purpose. All foreign-owed air carriers that obtain a certificate to fly domestic routes may only hire U.S. citizens or nationals, or permanent legal residents. The Department of Transportation (DOT) may issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity to a foreign air carrier with a board of directors that is comprised of more than 49% non-U.S. citizens. The bill expands the scope of the President's review of DOT actions involving foreign air carriers. The Department of Defense may waive citizenship requirements for certain foreign air carriers participating in the civil reserve air fleet.

## Related bills

- 115-hr-7298: Connect America's Capital Act
- 115-hr-7229: Student Rights Act of 2018
- 115-hr-7178: Defense of Property Rights Act
- 115-hr-7105: Brian Tally VA Medical Care and Liability Improvement Act
- 115-hr-6862: Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2018
- 115-hr-6720: Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018

## Sources
- [115-hr-5000 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5000)

## Related
- [115-hr-7298: Connect America's Capital Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7298)
- [115-hr-7229: Student Rights Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7229)
- [115-hr-7178: Defense of Property Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7178)
- [115-hr-7105: Brian Tally VA Medical Care and Liability Improvement Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-7105)
- [115-hr-6862: Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-6862)
- [115-hr-6720: Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-6720)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-5000 (as of 2025-11-18).