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Introduced
04/21/2020
04/21/2020
In Committee
04/21/2020
04/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To ensure that an individual who has purchased an airline ticket through an air carrier or a third-party is reimbursed during the covered emergency period. This bill requires an air carrier receiving federal loans or grants under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) to certify to the Department of Transportation that it will reimburse a consumer amounts paid for a flight canceled by such air carrier or the consumer during the COVID-19 emergency period. The requirement does not apply in the case of a passenger who was reimbursed amounts paid by a third party or through travel protection insurance.
AI Summary
This bill, the Airline Travelers Equity Act of 2020, requires air carriers that receive federal loans or grants under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act due to COVID-19 to certify to the Department of Transportation that they will reimburse consumers for flights canceled by the air carrier or by the consumer during the COVID-19 emergency period, within 30 days of the cancellation or the enactment of this bill, whichever is later. This requirement does not apply to passengers who were reimbursed by a third party or through travel protection insurance.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 04/21/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6566/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6566/BILLS-116hr6566ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6566/BILLS-116hr6566ih.pdf.pdf |
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