No Taxpayer Funds for Congressional First Class Flights Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
What this bill does
**H.R. 10244 — No Taxpayer Funds for Congressional First Class Flights Act**
This bill would bar the use of federally appropriated or otherwise available funds to pay for non-coach-class airline accommodations for Members of Congress' official travel. Coach-class is defined as the basic accommodation class offered by an airline—regardless of the specific name used—that includes carry-on baggage at no extra cost, or the single class offered when an airline provides only one tier of service. An exception would allow non-coach travel if necessary to accommodate a medical disability or other special need.
The bill applies to Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner. It directs the House Committee on House Administration and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to issue any regulations needed to implement the restriction for members of their respective chambers.
The restriction would take effect starting in fiscal year 2027 and continue in each subsequent fiscal year.
The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Thomas Kean (R-NJ) and referred to the House Committee on House Administration. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been considered by committee or brought to a floor vote, and would need to pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President to become law.
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Timeline
3 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10244 do?
- **H.R. 10244 — No Taxpayer Funds for Congressional First Class Flights Act** This bill would bar the use of federally appropriated or otherwise available funds to pay for non-coach-class airline accommodations for Members of Congress' official travel. Coach-class is defined as the basic accommodation class offered by an airline—regardless of the specific name used—that includes carry-on baggage at no extra cost, or the single class offered when an airline provides only one tier of service. An exception would allow non-coach travel if necessary to accommodate a medical disability or other special need. The bill applies to Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner. It directs the House Committee on House Administration and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to issue any regulations needed to implement the restriction for members of their respective chambers. The restriction would take effect starting in fiscal year 2027 and continue in each subsequent fiscal year. The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Thomas Kean (R-NJ) and referred to the House Committee on House Administration. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been considered by committee or brought to a floor vote, and would need to pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 10244 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10244. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10244?
- H.R. 10244 was sponsored by Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10244?
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (3 Sep 2026).
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