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Stop Airplane Seat Shrinking Act
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2654
Bill 118 hr 2654, also known as the Stop Airplane Seat Shrinking Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of shrinking seat sizes on airplanes, which has become a growing concern for passengers in recent years.
The bill aims to establish minimum seat size standards for commercial airlines, ensuring that passengers have enough space and comfort during their flights. It also seeks to regulate the distance between rows of seats, known as seat pitch, to prevent airlines from cramming more seats into their planes at the expense of passenger comfort.
Additionally, the Stop Airplane Seat Shrinking Act requires airlines to disclose the dimensions of their seats, including seat width and pitch, to passengers at the time of booking. This transparency is intended to help consumers make informed decisions about which flights to book based on their personal comfort preferences. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to improve the flying experience for passengers by setting minimum standards for seat sizes and ensuring that airlines are transparent about the seating arrangements on their planes. By addressing the issue of shrinking seat sizes, the Stop Airplane Seat Shrinking Act aims to prioritize passenger comfort and safety in the airline industry.
The bill aims to establish minimum seat size standards for commercial airlines, ensuring that passengers have enough space and comfort during their flights. It also seeks to regulate the distance between rows of seats, known as seat pitch, to prevent airlines from cramming more seats into their planes at the expense of passenger comfort.
Additionally, the Stop Airplane Seat Shrinking Act requires airlines to disclose the dimensions of their seats, including seat width and pitch, to passengers at the time of booking. This transparency is intended to help consumers make informed decisions about which flights to book based on their personal comfort preferences. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to improve the flying experience for passengers by setting minimum standards for seat sizes and ensuring that airlines are transparent about the seating arrangements on their planes. By addressing the issue of shrinking seat sizes, the Stop Airplane Seat Shrinking Act aims to prioritize passenger comfort and safety in the airline industry.
Congressional Summary of HR 2654
Stop Airplane Seat Shrinking Act
This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prohibit air carriers from reducing the size of passenger seats on aircraft until the FAA issues a final rule establishing minimum dimensions for passenger seats.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2654
Bill HR 2654 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 17, 2023. Bill HR 2654 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 17, 2023. Bill HR 2654's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of April 18, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2654
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2654
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2654
Stop Airplane Seat Shrinking Act
Stop Airplane Seat Shrinking Act
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to take certain actions to prohibit air carriers from reducing the size of passenger seats on aircraft, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2654
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