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S. 314 (98th)

In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act

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Introduced

1 February 1983

Last action

21 May 1984 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 904.

Sponsors

Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

14 January 2025

Healthcare

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. 1 February 1983

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 May 1984

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 21 May 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 904.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 21 May 1984

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 98-469.

    Source: Committee

  6. 21 May 1984

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 98-469.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

2 official files

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 21 May 1984

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 1 February 1983

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