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Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3727| Senate 
| Updated: 5/13/2020
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (7)
Tom Udall (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Act of 2020 This bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to offer full cash refunds for all cancelled tickets during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period, regardless of whether the air carrier cancelled an entire flight or the passengers cancelled their individual tickets. The bill permits air carriers and tickets agents to offer alternative forms of compensation, including credit, or vouchers, provided that such offer is valid indefinitely and the offer includes a clear and conspicuous notice of the passenger's right to a cash refund. Additionally, the bill provides that passengers who received an alternative form of compensation prior to the enactment of this bill, but have not used it, may request a cash refund to replace the alternative compensation.
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Timeline
May 13, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 26, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6965
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • May 13, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 26, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6965
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6965: Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Act of 2020
Aviation and airportsCardiovascular and respiratory healthConsumer affairsEmergency medical services and trauma careInfectious and parasitic diseasesTransportation costs

Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3727| Senate 
| Updated: 5/13/2020
Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Act of 2020 This bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to offer full cash refunds for all cancelled tickets during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period, regardless of whether the air carrier cancelled an entire flight or the passengers cancelled their individual tickets. The bill permits air carriers and tickets agents to offer alternative forms of compensation, including credit, or vouchers, provided that such offer is valid indefinitely and the offer includes a clear and conspicuous notice of the passenger's right to a cash refund. Additionally, the bill provides that passengers who received an alternative form of compensation prior to the enactment of this bill, but have not used it, may request a cash refund to replace the alternative compensation.
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Timeline
May 13, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 26, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6965
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • May 13, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 26, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6965
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (7)
Tom Udall (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6965: Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsCardiovascular and respiratory healthConsumer affairsEmergency medical services and trauma careInfectious and parasitic diseasesTransportation costs