Freedom to Move Act

House Bill

H.R. 4719

119th Congress

Freedom to Move Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Panetta

D - CA

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

This bill would exempt certain types of aircraft, called 'powered-lift aircraft', from a tax on air transportation. These aircraft are able to take off and land vertically, like helicopters, but can also fly at higher speeds like airplanes.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Introduced7/23/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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Freedom to Move Act

This bill would exempt certain types of aircraft, called 'powered-lift aircraft', from a tax on air transportation. These aircraft are able to take off and land vertically, like helicopters, but can also fly at higher speeds like airplanes.

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This bill would exempt certain types of aircraft, called 'powered-lift aircraft', from a tax on air transportation. These aircraft are able to take off and land vertically, like helicopters, but can also fly at higher speeds like airplanes.

Bill Number: 4719
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Policy Area: Taxation

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Fact Sheet

Title: Freedom to Move Act
Bill Number: 4719
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Summary: This bill would exempt certain types of aircraft, called 'powered-lift aircraft', from a tax on air transportation. These aircraft are able to take off and land vertically, like helicopters, but can also fly at higher speeds like airplanes.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would exempt certain types of aircraft, called 'powered-lift aircraft', from a tax on air transportation. These aircraft are able to take off and land vertically, like helicopters, but can also fly at higher speeds like airplanes.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Advanced Air Mobility Tax Exemption Parity Act of 2023 This bill exempts powered-lift aircraft from the excise tax on air transportation. The bill defines powered-lift aircraft to mean a heavier-than-air aircraft that is capable of vertical takeoff, vertical landing, and low speed flight.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Exempts powered-lift aircraft from the excise tax on air transportation
Defines powered-lift aircraft as heavier-than-air aircraft capable of vertical takeoff, vertical landing, and low-speed flight
This tax exemption aims to support the development and use of this new aviation technology

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would reduce the tax burden on companies and individuals operating powered-lift aircraft, which could make this new technology more affordable and accessible. This could benefit both the aviation industry as they invest in these aircraft, as well as consumers who may use them for transportation in the future.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4719, 119th Congress (2025). "Freedom to Move Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4719

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