Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

49 U.S.C. § 13712

Government traffic

A carrier providing transportation or service for the United States Government may transport property or individuals for the United States Government without charge or at a rate reduced from the applicable commercial rate. Section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41 does not apply when transportation for the United States Government can be obtained from a carrier lawfully operating in the area where the transportation would be provided.

Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 103109 Stat. 879Pub. L. 111–350, § 5o124 Stat. 3853(Added , , ; amended ()(5), , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

section 10721 of this titlePub. L. 104–88, § 102(a)Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by .

Amendments

Pub. L. 111–35041 U.S.C. 52011— substituted “Section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41” for “Section 3709 of the Revised Statutes ()”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Pub. L. 104–88section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88section 1301 of this titleSection effective , except as otherwise provided in , see , set out as a note under .