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Introduced
05/13/2020
05/13/2020
In Committee
05/13/2020
05/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Act of 2020 Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Act of 2020 This bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to offer full cash refunds for all cancelled tickets during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period, regardless of whether the air carrier cancelled an entire flight or the passengers cancelled their individual tickets. The bill permits air carriers and tickets agents to offer alternative forms of compensation, including credit, or vouchers, provided that such offer is valid indefinitely and the offer includes a clear and conspicuous notice of the passenger's right to a cash refund. Additionally, the bill provides that passengers who received an alternative form of compensation prior to the enactment of this bill, but have not used it, may request a cash refund to replace the alternative compensation.
AI Summary
This bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to offer full cash refunds for all cancelled tickets during the COVID-19 emergency period, regardless of whether the air carrier cancelled the flight or the passenger cancelled their ticket. The bill allows air carriers and ticket agents to offer alternative forms of compensation, such as credits or vouchers, as long as they include clear notice of the passenger's right to a cash refund. Additionally, the bill provides that passengers who previously received an alternative form of compensation but have not used it can request a cash refund to replace the alternative compensation.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (8)
Ed Markey (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Tom Udall (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 05/13/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3727/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3727/BILLS-116s3727is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3727/BILLS-116s3727is.pdf.pdf |
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