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Campaign Unavailable We're sorry, this alert is no longer available. If you would like to learn more about ways you can take action, please visit AFA E-Activist & E-News.The short explanation of this alert was: Representative Peter DeFazio of Oregon has introduced H.R. 5788 or the HANG UP Act. If you would like to view details on this alert, please visit here. |
The bill would prohibit the use of cell phones during flight. Currently, the Department of Transportation prohibits cell phone use during flight. However, the European Commission will now permit cell phone conversation in mid-flight on flights throughout the European Union. Many believe that the U.S. will follow the E.U.’s lead on lifting cell phone restrictions during commercial airline flights. Rep. DeFazio’s bill will codify the cell phone ban in the U.S. 