US SB2341 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on July 30 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-07-30 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 30 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-07-30 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights
Sponsors
| Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] | Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] | Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI] | Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] |
| Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-30 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
Same As/Similar To
SB2908 (Related) 2019-11-20 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Subjects
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 and video services
Marketing and advertising
Transportation and public works
Transportation costs
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
User charges and fees
Water use and supply
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 and video services
Marketing and advertising
Transportation and public works
Transportation costs
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
User charges and fees
Water use and supply
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2341/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2341/BILLS-116s2341is.pdf |
