Patriotism Not Pride Act

House Bill

H.R. 4021

119th Congress

Patriotism Not Pride Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Garland Barr

Representative

Republican

KY-6

Cosponsors

72

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Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Transportation to consider preventing the undermining of labor standards when issuing permits for foreign air carriers to operate in U.S. airspace. It would also amend U.S. international air transportation policy to include preventing the undermining of labor standards as a key consideration.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

SponsorGarland Barr (R-KY)

Introduced6/17/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

ChamberHouse

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Patriotism Not Pride Act

This bill would require the Department of Transportation to consider preventing the undermining of labor standards when issuing permits for foreign air carriers to operate in U.S. airspace. It would also amend U.S. international air transportation policy to in

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This bill would require the Department of Transportation to consider preventing the undermining of labor standards when issuing permits for foreign air carriers to operate in U.S. airspace. It would also amend U.S. international air transportation policy to include preventing the undermining of labor standards as a key consideration.

Bill Number: 4021
Sponsor: Garland Barr (R-KY)
Introduced: 6/17/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Fact Sheet

Title: Patriotism Not Pride Act
Bill Number: 4021
Sponsor: Garland Barr (R-KY)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 6/17/2025
Summary: This bill would require the Department of Transportation to consider preventing the undermining of labor standards when issuing permits for foreign air carriers to operate in U.S. airspace. It would also amend U.S. international air transportation policy to include preventing the undermining of labo

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the Department of Transportation to consider preventing the undermining of labor standards when issuing permits for foreign air carriers to operate in U.S. airspace. It would also amend U.S. international air transportation policy to include preventing the undermining of labor standards as a key consideration.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Fair and Open Skies ActThis bill amends the policy considerations the Department of Transportation (DOT) must take into account when issuing a foreign air carrier permit. (This allows foreign air carriers to operate in U.S. air space.) DOT must consider preventing the undermining of labor standards when determining whether the foreign air transportation will be in the public interest.Further, the bill amends the requirements for the Department of State and DOT in formulating U.S. international air transportation policy. Under current law, the State Department and DOT must develop a negotiating policy emphasizing the greatest degree of competition compatible with a well-functioning international air transportation system and include specific considerations; this is amended to also include preventing the undermining of labor standards.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the Department of Transportation to consider preventing the undermining of labor standards when issuing foreign air carrier permits.
Amends U.S. international air transportation policy to include preventing the undermining of labor standards as a key consideration.
Aims to protect American workers and ensure fair competition in the airline industry.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would impact foreign air carriers seeking to operate in the U.S., as well as American airline workers and the broader aviation industry. It could lead to stricter scrutiny of foreign carriers' labor practices, potentially affecting their ability to gain access to U.S. airspace. This could help safeguard American jobs and maintain high labor standards in the airline industry.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Related Subjects

Aviation and airports

Employment discrimination and employee rights

Europe

European Union

Labor standards

Licensing and registrations

Trade agreements and negotiations

Transportation employees

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4021, 119th Congress (2025). "Patriotism Not Pride Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4021

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