| Bill | HR 3480 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 116 |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Geographic Scope
National
Description
Aviation Humanitarian Crisis Act of 2019
This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to declare an aviation humanitarian crisis at airports serving areas in which a federally-declared major disaster or emergency exists. For each such humanitarian crisis, DOT must identify the airports subject to the disaster declaration and the time period during which the declaration applies.
The bill limits the ability of air carriers to impose an excess charge for any seat on a flight or a passenger facility charge during the period of such crisis.
Bill Title
Aviation Humanitarian Crisis Act of 2019
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2019-06-25: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2019-06-25: Introduced in House
- 2019-06-25: Introduced in House
- 2019-06-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.