US SB1913 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on November 18 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-11-18 - 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 November 18 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-11-18 - 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
Basic Airline Services to Improve Customer Satisfaction Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prescribe regulations to require commercial air carriers to allow each air passenger who has purchased a ticket, and without paying a charge in addition to the ticket price, to: (1) check one bag; (2) carry on one personal item and one carry-on bag; and (3) once on board the aircraft have access to a seat, potable water, and bathroom facilities. Imposes a civil penalty on air carriers that fail to comply with such regulations.
Title
Basic Airline Services to Improve Customer Satisfaction Act
Sponsors
Sen. Mary Landrieu [D-LA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2011-11-18 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
Same As/Similar To
HB3632 (Same As) 2011-12-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Consumer affairs
Department of Transportation
Transportation and public works
Transportation costs
Aviation and airports
Consumer affairs
Department of Transportation
Transportation and public works
Transportation costs
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/1913/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/s1913/BILLS-112s1913is.pdf |