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US HB2192

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Grothman

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Authorizes $40,000 payments to U.S. citizens who worked for Air America or affiliated CIA-coordinated companies (Air Asia, CAT Incorporated, Civil Air Transport, Southern Air Transport) for 5+ years between 1950-1976, with an additional $8,000 per year beyond 5 years

  • Provides payments to survivors of employees killed in Southeast Asia during CIA operations, with funds going first to surviving spouses, then to dependents or children in equal shares

  • Caps total program funding at $60,000,000, with the CIA Director authorized to request additional funds from Congress if valid claims exceed this limit

  • Requires claims to be filed within 2 years of regulations being issued, with the CIA Director determining eligibility within 90 days and issuing lump-sum payments within 60 days of approval

  • Limits attorney and agent fees to 25% of awards, bars judicial review of decisions, and explicitly excludes recipients from federal retirement, disability, or death benefits

Legislative Description

Air America Act of 2025

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).

3/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Intelligence3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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