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Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1112| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2019
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (2)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019 This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement regulations regarding smoke or fume incidents on commercial aircraft (excluding helicopters). Specifically, the bill requires flight attendants, pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, airport first responders, and emergency response teams to receive annual training on how to respond to incidents involving smoke or fumes on board commercial aircraft; the FAA to develop a standardized form for reporting incidents involving smoke or fumes; the FAA to conduct an investigation after a report is submitted about incidents of smoke or fumes; and commercial air carriers to install and operate onboard carbon monoxide detectors.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 11, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2208
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 11, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2208
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2208: Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityAviation and airportsCensus and government statisticsDepartment of TransportationEmergency medical services and trauma careEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMotor fuelsTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security

Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1112| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2019
Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019 This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement regulations regarding smoke or fume incidents on commercial aircraft (excluding helicopters). Specifically, the bill requires flight attendants, pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, airport first responders, and emergency response teams to receive annual training on how to respond to incidents involving smoke or fumes on board commercial aircraft; the FAA to develop a standardized form for reporting incidents involving smoke or fumes; the FAA to conduct an investigation after a report is submitted about incidents of smoke or fumes; and commercial air carriers to install and operate onboard carbon monoxide detectors.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 11, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2208
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 11, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2208
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (2)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2208: Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityAviation and airportsCensus and government statisticsDepartment of TransportationEmergency medical services and trauma careEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMotor fuelsTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security