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Airline Consumer Protection Act of 2016
1/11/2023, 1:33 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 5291
Airline Consumer Protection Act of 2016
This bill prescribes certain consumer protection requirements for air passengers with respect to:
- airline delays or cancellations,
- whether changes to passenger itineraries are unfair or deceptive practices,
- refunds for delayed checked baggage,
- disclosure of checked baggage fees,
- seat assignments,
- filing of consumer complaints with the Aviation Consumer Protection Division of the Department of Transportation (DOT), and
- online and mobile access to aviation consumer protection information.
The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 is amended to extend through FY2017 DOT's Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protection.
DOT shall establish an advisory committee for the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities.
The Federal Aviation Administration shall prohibit air carriers from reducing the seat size on its aircraft.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5291
Bill HR 5291 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2016. Bill HR 5291 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2016. Bill HR 5291's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of May 20, 2016
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5291
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5291
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksPotential Impact Areas
- Accidents
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Advisory bodies
- Aviation and airports
- Child safety and welfare
- Competition and antitrust
- Congressional oversight
- Consumer affairs
- Department of Transportation
- Disability and paralysis
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Marketing and advertising
- Transportation costs
- Transportation programs funding
- Transportation safety and security
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5291
Airline Consumer Protection Act of 2016
To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide enhanced consumer protection for air passengers, and for other purposes.
Airline Consumer Protection Act of 2016
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5291
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