No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026, aims to improve aviation safety and efficiency by restricting the air transportation of adult roosters. It prohibits most air carriers from knowingly transporting adult roosters as cargo, except for legitimate agricultural purposes originating from or destined for commercial farms that meet specific income requirements. The bill establishes certification requirements for farms seeking an exemption and empowers the Department of Transportation and the FAA to enforce the restrictions and create necessary regulations. It also clarifies definitions related to the prohibited transport.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the transport of adult roosters by air carriers unless an exemption applies.
- Establishes an exemption for the transport of roosters from commercial farms with $350,000 or more in annual gross cash farm income.
- Requires farms seeking an exemption to provide certification demonstrating their commercial farm status.
- Defines ‘adult rooster’ and ‘commercial farm’ for clarity.
- Authorizes the Department of Transportation and FAA to enforce the law and create regulations.
- Specifies civil penalties for violations.
- Prevents state laws from providing greater protections for aviation safety.
Who is affected
- Air carriers
- Commercial poultry farms
- Individuals transporting roosters
- The aviation industry
- The agricultural sector (specifically poultry producers)
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