International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974
Public Law 93-623 · S. 3481 · 93rd Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Jan 3, 1975 · Transportation and Public Works
Sponsor: Sen. Howard Cannon (D-NV)
Cosponsors (5): Sen. Warren Magnuson, Sen. Norris Cotton,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act - States that Federal departments and agencies shall take all appropriate actions within their jurisdictions to attempt to eliminate discrimination and unfair competitive practices against United States air carriers in the international air transportation industry.
Provides for compensatory charges to be imposed on foreign air carriers of the country concerned if discriminatory charges against United States air carriers are not reduced or eliminated within a reasonable time after negotiations are undertaken for such purpose. States that the amounts so collected shall be used to compensate such air carriers for the excessive or discriminatory charges paid by them to the foreign countries involved.
Directs the Civil Aeronautics Board, in considering rate changes for foreign air transportation of mail, to take into account the rates paid pursuant to the Universal Postal Service Convention, the rate-making elements employed by the Universal Postal Union, and the competitive disadvantage to the United States flag air carriers resulting from the foreign air carriers receiving universal Postal Union rates for the carriage of United States mail and the mail of their own countries.
Requires that the Government-financed air transportation of passengers and property be provided by air carriers holding certificates under the Federal Aviation Act to the extent practicable.
Prohibits departure from tariff rates by air carriers and ticket agents. Gives the Board the same access to the equipment and records of foreign air carriers and ticket agents as it now has to those of domestic air carriers. Provides criminal penalties for the solicitation or acceptance of rebates by shippers of air freight.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Jan 3, 1975Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-623.
- Dec 24, 1974PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Dec 18, 1974Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendment to House amendment.
- Dec 17, 1974Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment.
- Dec 13, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 14266.
- Oct 10, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #475 (72-2).Senate roll call 475
- Oct 9, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- May 13, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.