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US S1167

Airplane KITS Act Airplane Kids In Transit Safety Act of 2017


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Introduced
05/17/2017
In Committee
05/17/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Airplane KITS Act Airplane Kids In Transit Safety Act of 2017 This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to: (1) consider whether federal regulations covering minimum contents of approved emergency medical kits, including first-aid kits, for passenger aircraft include appropriate medications and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children; and (2) revise regulations as appropriate.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Airplane Kids In Transit Safety Act of 2017 or the Airplane KITS Act, directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to evaluate and revise, as appropriate, the regulations regarding the emergency medical equipment requirements, including the contents of first-aid kits, applicable to all certificate holders operating passenger aircraft. Specifically, the bill requires the FAA to consider whether the minimum contents of approved emergency medical kits, including first-aid kits, include appropriate medications and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 05/17/2017)

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