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US HR2349

US HR2349
Hands off Passengers Act


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Introduced
05/03/2017
In Committee
05/04/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Hands off Passengers Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation to modify a federal regulation relating to oversold flights to prohibit the involuntary deplaning of, or denial of boarding a flight by, any passenger holding a confirmed reserved seat on an oversold flight to accommodate a member of the air carrier's flight crew or staff.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to modify a federal regulation relating to oversold flights. Specifically, it prohibits the involuntary deplaning or denial of boarding a flight to any passenger holding a confirmed reserved seat on an oversold flight in order to accommodate a member of the air carrier's flight crew or staff. The bill is titled the "Hands off Passengers Act" and is aimed at preventing passengers from being removed from flights to make room for airline employees.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (on 05/04/2017)

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