US HB4490 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-1)
Status: Introduced on February 8 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Aviation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 8 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Aviation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
SEAT Act of 2016 Safe Egress in Air Travel Act of 2016 This bill directs the Department of Transportation to issue regulations: (1) to establish minimum dimensions (including width, length, and seat pitch) for passenger seats on aircraft operated by any air carrier providing interstate or intrastate air transportation; and (2) for the safety and health of passengers.
Title
SEAT Act of 2016 Safe Egress in Air Travel Act of 2016
Sponsors
| Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. Janice Hahn [D-CA] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY] |
| Rep. Adam Kinzinger [R-IL] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Richard Nolan [D-MN] | Rep. Don Beyer [D-VA] |
| Rep. Mark Takai [D-HI] | Rep. Mike Thompson [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-09 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. |
| 2016-02-08 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 2016-02-08 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E131) |
| 2016-02-08 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Consumer affairs
Department of Transportation
Transportation and public works
Transportation safety and security
Aviation and airports
Consumer affairs
Department of Transportation
Transportation and public works
Transportation safety and security
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4490/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr4490/BILLS-114hr4490ih.pdf |
