United States · Law · HR
H.R. 2843 (105th)
Aviation Medical Assistance Act of 1998
Introduced
6 November 1997
Last action
24 April 1998 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 105-170.
Sponsors
Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Cooksey, John [R-LA-5]
Subjects
Transport, Aviation
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Aviation Medical Assistance Act of 1997 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to reevaluate regulations regarding: (1) the equipment required to be carried in medical kits of aircraft operated by air carriers; and (2) the training required of flight attendants in the use of such equipment. Requires the Administrator to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to make any modifications to such regulations as a result of such reevaluation. Requires major air carriers to make a good faith effort to report monthly to the Administrator, over the course of a year, regarding deaths on aircrafts. Requires the Administrator to decide whether or not to require automatic external defibrillators on aircraft and at airports. Prohibits the Administrator from requiring them on helicopters and on aircraft with a maximum payload capacity of 7,500 pounds or less. Declares that an air carrier shall not be liable for damages in any action brought in a Federal or State court arising out of the carrier's performance in obtaining or attempting to obtain the assistance of a passenger in an in-flight medical emergency, or out of the passenger's acts or omissions while rendering such assistance, if the carrier in good faith believes that the passenger is medically qualified. Declares that an individual shall not be liable for damages in any such action arising out of acts or omissions in providing or attempting to provide such assistance, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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Timeline
6 November 1997
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Source: IntroReferral
6 November 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 November 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
21 November 1997
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Source: Committee
21 November 1997
Committee
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Aviation Prior to Introduction (May 21, 97).
Source: Committee
5 March 1998
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
5 March 1998
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
11 March 1998
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
11 March 1998
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
20 March 1998
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 262.
Source: Calendars
20 March 1998
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 105-456.
Source: Committee
20 March 1998
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 105-456.
Source: Committee
24 March 1998
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
24 March 1998
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
24 March 1998
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
24 March 1998
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
24 March 1998
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1403-1406)
Source: Floor
24 March 1998
Floor
Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
25 March 1998
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
3 April 1998
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
3 April 1998
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
3 April 1998
Discharge
Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3237-3238)
Source: Discharge
3 April 1998
Committee
Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3237-3238)
Source: Committee
6 April 1998
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
17 April 1998
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
17 April 1998
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
24 April 1998
Became law
Became Public Law No: 105-170.
Source: President
24 April 1998
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
24 April 1998
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 24 April 1998 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 25 March 1998 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 24 March 1998 · Download file
- Reported in House · 20 March 1998 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 6 November 1997 · Download file
Documents
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Enrolled Bill (text)
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Enrolled Bill (text)
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Public Law (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 25 March 1998
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 24 March 1998
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 24 March 1998
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 20 March 1998
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 20 March 1998
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Cooksey, John [R-LA-5] · R · Cosponsor
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2843
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- us · 105-hr-2843 · source updated 7 April 2025