Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights
Latest action · Jan 31, 2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 31, 2023
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights
This bill expands protections for passengers in air transportation.
Among other things, the bill requires the Department of Transportation to implement regulations relating to
- protections for airline passengers from being required to involuntarily relinquish their seats, unless necessary for safety or security;
- the elimination of the dollar limitations on compensation to passengers denied boarding due to overbooking;
- compensation to passengers for delayed or cancelled flights;
- interline agreements between air carriers and other transportation providers;
- training on the rights of passengers;
- unreasonable air carrier fees;
- unrestricted access of consumers to information on schedules, fares, fees, and taxes;
- accuracy in pricing of tickets and disclosure of lowest fares; and
- notifications to passengers of their rights and eligibility for refunds.
The Federal Aviation Administration must (1) prohibit any air carrier from reducing seat size or leg room, and (2) report on the quality of food and potable water on passenger aircraft and the sufficiency of flight crews and aircraft.
The bill provides a private right of action for passengers aggrieved by airline actions and increases civil penalties on air carriers for violations of passenger protections.
Cosponsors 8
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 31, 2023 to May 10, 2023, with 5 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-VT | Bernard Sanders | Original | Jan 31, 2023 |
| D-MA | Edward J. Markey | Original | Jan 31, 2023 |
| D-PA | Robert P. Casey Jr. | Original | Jan 31, 2023 |
| D-OR | Ron Wyden | Original | Jan 31, 2023 |
| D-RI | Sheldon Whitehouse | Original | Jan 31, 2023 |
| D-OR | Jeff Merkley | Feb 14, 2023 | |
| D-PA | John Fetterman | Mar 9, 2023 | |
| D-CT | Christopher Murphy | May 10, 2023 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 31, 2023Introduced in Senate
- Jan 31, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 209 | FAIR Fees Act of 2023 | Related bill | Feb 1, 2023 |
| HR 659 | FAIR Fees Act of 2023 | Related bill | Feb 1, 2023 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Transportation and Public Works.
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
- Aviation and airports
- Civil actions and liability
- Competition and antitrust
- Congressional oversight
- Consumer affairs
- Consumer credit
- Contracts and agency
- Corporate finance and management
- Department of Transportation
- Disability and paralysis
- Food industry and services
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Marketing and advertising
- Transportation and Public Works
- Transportation costs
- Transportation employees
- Transportation safety and security
- User charges and fees
- Water use and supply
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 31, 2023Introduced in Senate
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