United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 1913 — Basic Airline Services to Improve Customer Satisfaction Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Basic Airline Services to Improve Customer Satisfaction Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prescribe regulations to require commercial air carriers to allow each air passenger who has purchased a ticket, and without paying a charge in addition to the ticket price, to: (1) check one bag; (2) carry on one personal item and one carry-on bag; and (3) once on board the aircraft have access to a seat, potable water, and bathroom facilities. Imposes a civil penalty on air carriers that fail to comply with such regulations.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1913 do?
Basic Airline Services to Improve Customer Satisfaction Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prescribe regulations to require commercial air carriers to allow each air passenger who has purchased a ticket, and without paying a charge in addition to the ticket price, to: (1) check one bag; (2) carry on one personal item and one carry-on bag; and (3) once on board the aircraft have access to a seat, potable water, and bathroom facilities. Imposes a civil penalty on air carriers that fail to comply with such regulations.
Who sponsors S 1913?
S 1913 is sponsored by Mary Landrieu (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 1913?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 1913?
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