US HB729 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 33-3)
Status: Introduced on February 15 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Aviation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 15 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Aviation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2011 - Requires each air carrier and airport operator to submit for approval by the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) a proposed contingency plan meeting minimum standards established by the Secretary. Requires an air carrier to provide passengers on a departure- or arrival-delayed grounded aircraft with: (1) adequate food, water, restrooms, ventilation, and medical services; as well as (2) a time frame under which passengers may deplane a delayed aircraft after three hours, except in specified circumstances. Requires an airport operator plan to describe: (1) how passengers will be deplaned following a long tarmac delay, and (2) how facilities will be shared and gates made available to aircraft that experience such delays. Authorizes the Secretary to assess a civil penalty against air carriers and airport operators that fail to submit, obtain approval of, or adhere to a contingency plan. Requires public access to such plans. Directs the Secretary to establish a consumer hotline telephone number for air passenger complaints.
Title
Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2011
Sponsors
Rep. Mike Thompson [D-CA] | Rep. Gary Ackerman [D-NY] | Rep. Howard Berman [D-CA] | Rep. Timothy Bishop [D-NY] |
Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR] | Rep. Lacy Clay [D-MO] | Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA] | Rep. John Dingell [D-MI] |
Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] | Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY] | Rep. Anna Eshoo [D-CA] | Rep. Sam Farr [D-CA] |
Rep. Jim Gerlach [R-PA] | Rep. Charles Gonzalez [D-TX] | Rep. Janice Hahn [D-CA] | Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA] |
Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. John Lewis [D-GA] | Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] | Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] |
Rep. Mike McIntyre [D-NC] | Rep. George Miller [D-CA] | Rep. James Moran [D-VA] | Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY] |
Rep. Grace Napolitano [D-CA] | Rep. Mike Ross [D-AR] | Rep. C.A. Ruppersberger [D-MD] | Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA] |
Rep. Heath Shuler [D-NC] | Rep. Louise Slaughter [D-NY] | Rep. Fortney Stark [D-CA] | Rep. Lee Terry [R-NE] |
Rep. Patrick Tiberi [R-OH] | Rep. Edolphus Towns [D-NY] | Rep. Anthony Weiner [D-NY] | Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2011-02-16 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. |
2011-02-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Consumer affairs
Department of Transportation
Transportation and public works
Aviation and airports
Consumer affairs
Department of Transportation
Transportation and public works
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/729/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr729/BILLS-112hr729ih.pdf |