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Introduced
05/03/2017
05/03/2017
In Committee
05/04/2017
05/04/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2349/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2349/BILLS-115hr2349ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2349/BILLS-115hr2349ih.pdf.pdf |
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