Volunteer Pilot Organization Protection Act of 2004

H.R. 1084, the Volunteer Pilot Organization Protection Act of 2004, aims to provide legal protections for nonprofit organizations and volunteers who provide free air transportation for public benefit, such as transporting patients for medical treatment or assisting in disaster relief. The bill amends the Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 to shield these organizations and their pilots from liability for harm that may occur during a flight, provided the pilot is properly licensed and insured at the time of the incident. Additionally, the legislation requires the Attorney General to conduct a study on the availability and affordability of liability insurance for these volunteer pilot groups to ensure they can continue operating.