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To require the Secretary of Transportation to require operators of cruise vessels or cruise lines to reimburse passengers for cancellation due to COVID-19, and for other purposes.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6266

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to issue regulations that require operators of cruise vessels or cruise lines to reimburse individuals for the ticket price of a cruise purchased on or before February 1, 2020, in the event of a cancellation due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

The bill applies for the duration of any emergency declared with respect to COVID-19.

Current Status of Bill HR 6266

Bill HR 6266 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6266 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 12, 2020.  Bill HR 6266's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. as of March 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6266

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6266

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Consumer affairs
- Department of Transportation
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Marine and inland water transportation
- Transportation costs
- Travel and tourism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6266

To require the Secretary of Transportation to require operators of cruise vessels or cruise lines to reimburse passengers for cancellation due to COVID-19, and for other purposes.
To require the Secretary of Transportation to require operators of cruise vessels or cruise lines to reimburse passengers for cancellation due to COVID-19, and for other purposes.

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