Flight Refund Fairness Act

Hozzl · 2025-10-18T08:05:29Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5556 Flight Refund Fairness Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/18/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5556

This bill, titled "To amend title 49, United States Code," and designated as H.R. 5556 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on September 23, 2025. The purpose of this bill is to require air carriers to transfer funds to a ticket agent promptly for canceled, significantly delayed, or changed flights, to align with the time needed for refunds to be provided to passengers.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5556

Bill HR 5556 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 23, 2025. Bill HR 5556 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 23, 2025. Bill HR 5556's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of September 24, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5556

Flight Refund Fairness Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to require air carriers to transfer funds to a ticket agent for cancelled or significantly delayed or changed flights within the time required for air carriers and ticket agents to provide refunds to passengers, and for other purposes.