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Kids Fly Safe Act
12/15/2023, 3:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3551
The Kids Fly Safe Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3551, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the safety and well-being of children who are traveling alone on airplanes.
One of the key provisions of the Kids Fly Safe Act is the requirement for airlines to provide additional training for flight attendants on how to properly assist unaccompanied minors. This training would cover topics such as how to communicate effectively with children, how to handle emergencies, and how to ensure the child's comfort and safety throughout the flight.
Another important aspect of the bill is the establishment of a national registry for unaccompanied minors. This registry would allow parents and guardians to provide detailed information about their child's travel plans, including contact information, any special needs or medical conditions, and any specific instructions for the airline staff. This information would help ensure that the child receives appropriate care and attention during their journey. Additionally, the Kids Fly Safe Act includes provisions for increased monitoring and oversight of airlines' policies and procedures regarding unaccompanied minors. This would help to ensure that airlines are following best practices and providing a safe and secure environment for children traveling alone. Overall, the Kids Fly Safe Act aims to enhance the safety and well-being of unaccompanied minors who are flying on commercial airlines. By implementing additional training for flight attendants, establishing a national registry, and increasing oversight of airline policies, this bill seeks to provide peace of mind for parents and guardians while ensuring that children are well cared for during their travels.
One of the key provisions of the Kids Fly Safe Act is the requirement for airlines to provide additional training for flight attendants on how to properly assist unaccompanied minors. This training would cover topics such as how to communicate effectively with children, how to handle emergencies, and how to ensure the child's comfort and safety throughout the flight.
Another important aspect of the bill is the establishment of a national registry for unaccompanied minors. This registry would allow parents and guardians to provide detailed information about their child's travel plans, including contact information, any special needs or medical conditions, and any specific instructions for the airline staff. This information would help ensure that the child receives appropriate care and attention during their journey. Additionally, the Kids Fly Safe Act includes provisions for increased monitoring and oversight of airlines' policies and procedures regarding unaccompanied minors. This would help to ensure that airlines are following best practices and providing a safe and secure environment for children traveling alone. Overall, the Kids Fly Safe Act aims to enhance the safety and well-being of unaccompanied minors who are flying on commercial airlines. By implementing additional training for flight attendants, establishing a national registry, and increasing oversight of airline policies, this bill seeks to provide peace of mind for parents and guardians while ensuring that children are well cared for during their travels.
Congressional Summary of HR 3551
Kids Fly Safe Act
This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on child safety in aviation in consultation with Department of Health and Human Services, the Food and Drug Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Transportation Security Administration. The study must evaluate issues that include
- the usage and aircraft compatibility of age-appropriate child safety seats and restraints,
- procedures for evacuating children safely and efficiently from aircraft,
- the extent to which airport terminal design requirements include measures to ensure the general physical safety of children in the terminal and while on airport property, and
- the extent to which airport and airline policies protect children from contagious diseases or in-flight respiratory issues.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3551
Bill HR 3551 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill HR 3551 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2023.  Bill HR 3551's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of May 19, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3551
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 3551
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksPotential Impact Areas
- Aviation and airports
- Child safety and welfare
- Congressional oversight
- Disability and health-based discrimination
- Government studies and investigations
- Transportation safety and security
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3551
Kids Fly Safe Act
Kids Fly Safe Act
To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on child safety in aviation.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3551
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