To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations establishing minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-1467| House
| Updated: 3/10/2017
Steve Cohen
Democratic Representative
Tennessee
Cosponsors (9)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Seat Egress in Air Travel Act of 2017 or the SEAT Act of 2017 This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations: establishing minimum standards for space on passenger aircraft, including the size, width, and pitch of seats, the amount of leg room, and the width of aisles on such aircraft for the safety and health of passengers; and requiring each air carrier to prominently display on its website the amount of space available for each passenger on aircraft it operates.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E300)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public Works
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsConsumer affairsDepartment of TransportationTransportation safety and security
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations establishing minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-1467| House
| Updated: 3/10/2017
Seat Egress in Air Travel Act of 2017 or the SEAT Act of 2017 This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations: establishing minimum standards for space on passenger aircraft, including the size, width, and pitch of seats, the amount of leg room, and the width of aisles on such aircraft for the safety and health of passengers; and requiring each air carrier to prominently display on its website the amount of space available for each passenger on aircraft it operates.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E300)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Steve Cohen
Democratic Representative
Tennessee
Cosponsors (9)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee
Transportation and Public Works
Related Bills
- S 115-1418: A bill to establish protections for passengers in air transportation, and for other purposes.
- S 115-596: A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations establishing minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsConsumer affairsDepartment of TransportationTransportation safety and security