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Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 400
The Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 400, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving accountability and accessibility for consumers in the aviation industry.
The bill includes provisions that require airlines to provide clear and transparent information to passengers regarding fees, delays, and cancellations. It also mandates that airlines must promptly refund passengers for services not provided, such as baggage fees for lost luggage.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve accessibility for passengers with disabilities by requiring airlines to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, including providing accessible lavatories and ensuring that passengers with disabilities have equal access to air travel. Furthermore, the bill includes measures to enhance consumer protections, such as requiring airlines to provide timely notification of flight delays and cancellations, as well as ensuring that passengers are adequately compensated for overbooked flights. Overall, the Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023 aims to enhance consumer rights and protections in the aviation industry, ensuring that passengers are treated fairly and have access to essential information and services when traveling by air.
The bill includes provisions that require airlines to provide clear and transparent information to passengers regarding fees, delays, and cancellations. It also mandates that airlines must promptly refund passengers for services not provided, such as baggage fees for lost luggage.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve accessibility for passengers with disabilities by requiring airlines to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, including providing accessible lavatories and ensuring that passengers with disabilities have equal access to air travel. Furthermore, the bill includes measures to enhance consumer protections, such as requiring airlines to provide timely notification of flight delays and cancellations, as well as ensuring that passengers are adequately compensated for overbooked flights. Overall, the Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023 aims to enhance consumer rights and protections in the aviation industry, ensuring that passengers are treated fairly and have access to essential information and services when traveling by air.
Congressional Summary of S 400
Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to annually report on aviation consumer complaints related to passengers with a disability.
Each report must include (1) the number and nature of complaints filed with DOT related to passengers with a disability during the previous five years, (2) an overview of DOT's complaint review process and how quickly complaints are addressed, and (3) the number of complaints DOT referred to other departments and agencies for enforcement action.
These reports must be publicly available.
Current Status of Bill S 400
Bill S 400 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 14, 2023. Bill S 400 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 14, 2023. Bill S 400's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of February 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 400
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 S 400
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 400
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