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H.R. 729 (112th)

Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2011

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Introduced

15 February 2011

Last action

16 February 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Sponsors

Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

14 August 2025

Transport

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Summary

Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2011 - Requires each air carrier and airport operator to submit for approval by the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) a proposed contingency plan meeting minimum standards established by the Secretary. Requires an air carrier to provide passengers on a departure- or arrival-delayed grounded aircraft with: (1) adequate food, water, restrooms, ventilation, and medical services; as well as (2) a time frame under which passengers may deplane a delayed aircraft after three hours, except in specified circumstances. Requires an airport operator plan to describe: (1) how passengers will be deplaned following a long tarmac delay, and (2) how facilities will be shared and gates made available to aircraft that experience such delays. Authorizes the Secretary to assess a civil penalty against air carriers and airport operators that fail to submit, obtain approval of, or adhere to a contingency plan. Requires public access to such plans. Directs the Secretary to establish a consumer hotline telephone number for air passenger complaints.

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Timeline

  1. 15 February 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 February 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 February 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 February 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

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