In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act

Summary

In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue final rules requiring passenger-carrying aircraft of 30 seats or more to carry medical supplies, drugs, and equipment for the temporary treatment of in-flight emergencies. Provides relief from State or Federal civil liability for any licensed medical personnel or air carrier employee who renders emergency medical aid on an airplane or who continues such aid until arrival at a medical facility. Extends such relief to an airplane's crew and owner or operator for providing on-board emergency medical supplies.

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Timeline

1. 16 March 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 March 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 March 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 28 March 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.

   Source: Committee

5. 26 July 1984

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 1 August 1984

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 2 August 1984

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 March 1983

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25] · R · Cosponsor
• · hspw00 · Standing

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