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Introduced
04/10/2019
04/10/2019
In Committee
04/10/2019
04/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on commercial aircraft, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement regulations regarding smoke or fume incidents on commercial aircraft (excluding helicopters). Specifically, the bill requires flight attendants, pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, airport first responders, and emergency response teams to receive annual training on how to respond to incidents involving smoke or fumes on board commercial aircraft; the FAA to develop a standardized form for reporting incidents involving smoke or fumes; the FAA to conduct an investigation after a report is submitted about incidents of smoke or fumes; and commercial air carriers to install and operate onboard carbon monoxide detectors.
AI Summary
This bill, the Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019, aims to improve the safety of the air supply on commercial aircraft. It directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement regulations that require annual training for flight attendants, pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, airport first responders, and emergency response teams on how to respond to incidents involving smoke or fumes on board commercial aircraft. The bill also requires the FAA to develop a standardized reporting form for such incidents and to conduct investigations after a report is submitted. Additionally, the bill mandates that commercial air carriers install and operate onboard carbon monoxide detectors and have procedures in place to respond to high carbon monoxide levels during flights.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 04/10/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1112/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1112/BILLS-116s1112is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1112/BILLS-116s1112is.pdf.pdf |
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