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49 USC 41718 note.

PUBLIC LAW 108–176—DEC. 12, 2003

of part 93 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, the term ‘commuters’ means aircraft operations using aircraft having a certificated maximum seating capacity of 76 or less.’’. (b) REGULATIONS.—The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall revise regulations to take into account the amendment made by subsection (a). SEC. 427. AIRFARES FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— (1) the Armed Forces is comprised of approximately 1,400,000 members who are stationed on active duty at more than 6,000 military bases in 146 different countries; (2) the United States is indebted to the members of the Armed Forces, many of whom are in grave danger due to their engagement in, or exposure to, combat; (3) military service, especially in the current war against terrorism, often requires members of the Armed Forces to be separated from their families on short notice, for long periods of time, and under very stressful conditions; (4) the unique demands of military service often preclude members of the Armed Forces from purchasing discounted advance airline tickets in order to visit their loved ones at home; and (5) it is the patriotic duty of the people of the United States to support the members of the Armed Forces who are defending the Nation’s interests around the world at great personal sacrifice. (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress that each United States air carrier should— (1) establish for all members of the Armed Forces on active duty reduced air fares that are comparable to the lowest airfare for ticketed flights; and (2) offer flexible terms that allow members of the Armed Forces on active duty to purchase, modify, or cancel tickets without time restrictions, fees, and penalties. SEC. 428. AIR CARRIERS REQUIRED TO HONOR TICKETS FOR SUSPENDED SERVICE.

Section 145(c) of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended by striking ‘‘more than’’ and all that follows through ‘‘after’’ and inserting ‘‘more than 36 months after’’.

TITLE V—AVIATION SAFETY SEC. 501. COUNTERFEIT OR FRAUDULENTLY REPRESENTED PARTS VIOLATIONS.

Section 44726(a)(1) is amended— (1) by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); (3) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ‘‘(B) whose certificate is revoked under subsection (b); or’’; and (4) in subparagraph (C) (as redesignated by paragraph (2) of this section) by striking ‘‘convicted of such a violation.’’ and inserting ‘‘described in subparagraph (A) or (B).’’.

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