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H.R. 386 (99th)

In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act

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Introduced

3 January 1985

Last action

12 August 1985 · Committee

Status

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Pursell, Carl D. [R-MI-2], Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Badham, Robert E. [R-CA-40], Rep. Siljander, Mark D. [R-MI-4], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [D-AR-2], Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Chappie, Eugene A. [R-CA-2], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

29 August 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue final rules requiring passenger-carrying aircraft to carry medical supplies and equipment for the 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. Makes such relief from liability inapplicable if the actions were done recklessly or with gross negligence.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 February 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 12 August 1985

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Justice.

    Source: Committee

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