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Improving Travel for Families Act

3/22/2024, 10:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5969

Bill 118 hr 5969, also known as the Improving Travel for Families Act, aims to address issues related to family travel within the United States. The bill focuses on improving the overall travel experience for families by implementing various measures.

One key aspect of the bill is the requirement for airlines to provide families with the option to sit together on flights without incurring additional fees. This provision aims to ensure that families are able to stay together during their travels, which can be especially important for parents with young children.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve the accessibility of airports for families, such as requiring airports to provide designated family restrooms and nursing facilities. This is intended to make the travel experience more convenient and comfortable for families with young children. Furthermore, the bill addresses the issue of lost or delayed luggage by requiring airlines to provide compensation to families in the event that their luggage is lost or delayed. This provision aims to alleviate the stress and inconvenience that can result from lost luggage, particularly for families traveling with children. Overall, the Improving Travel for Families Act seeks to enhance the travel experience for families by addressing key issues such as seating arrangements, airport accessibility, and lost luggage. By implementing these measures, the bill aims to make family travel more convenient, comfortable, and stress-free.

Congressional Summary of HR 5969

Improving Travel for Families Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to allow a child who is age 10 or under to accompany their parent (or legal guardian) in the Global Entry lane when arriving at a U.S. international airport if the parent or guardian is a Global Entry member but the child is not.

(Global Entry is a trusted traveler program that allows for the expedited processing of preapproved, low-risk travelers at certain ports of entry.)

If a parent is applying for Global Entry on behalf of such children (i.e., children authorized by this bill to travel under the parent's Global Entry membership), DHS must allow that parent to schedule a single interview relating to the parent's relationship with up to four such children.

Current Status of Bill HR 5969

Bill HR 5969 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 6, 2024. Bill HR 5969 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 17, 2023.  Bill HR 5969's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of March 6, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5969

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5969

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports
- Border security and unlawful immigration
- Child safety and welfare
- Family services
- Immigration
- Immigration status and procedures
- Transportation safety and security
- Travel and tourism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5969

Improving Travel for Families Act
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to revise certain regulations to permit certain children to accompany their parents or legal guardians through Global Entry airport lanes, and for other purposes.
Improving Travel for Families Act
Improving Travel for Families Act
Improving Travel for Families Act

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