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RepublicanBill · H.R. 2192· House(119-HR-2192)

Air America Act of 2025

Rep. Grothman
Age: 71 years
Wisconsin
Introduced
3/18/2025
Last activity
3/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Sponsored by
Glenn Grothman
Cosponsors
Republican - 45Democrat - 133
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill creates a program to award one-time payments to certain former employees of Air America and its affiliated companies, or their survivors, for support provided to the United States between 1950 and 1976. The base award is set at $40,000 for individuals with at least five years of qualifying service, with an additional $8,000 for each full year exceeding five years. The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency is responsible for administering the program, setting application procedures, and reviewing claims. The legislation caps total awards at $60,000,000 unless the Director requests additional funds from Congress. Additionally, the bill limits attorneys' and agents' fees to no more than 25 percent of an award and prohibits judicial review of the Director's determinations.

Yes

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8

    It provides financial restitution to former employees who supported U.S. operations.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7

    While specifically for Air America employees, it functions as a form of recognition and benefit for past service.

The opposite

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-4

    The bill limits judicial review and limits the ability to appeal determinations in court.