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Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8605| House 
| Updated: 8/1/2022
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (24)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Financial Services Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022 This bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to offer full cash refunds for airline tickets if (1) an airline cancels or significantly delays a flight, or (2) a passenger cancels their ticket for a flight up until 48 hours of the scheduled departure time. 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 requires air carriers and ticket agents to disclose to passengers, prior to the sale of airline tickets, that they can cancel their tickets and receive a full refund.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4665
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • July 28, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4665
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • August 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-4665: Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022
Aviation and airportsConsumer affairsTransportation costs

Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8605| House 
| Updated: 8/1/2022
Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022 This bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to offer full cash refunds for airline tickets if (1) an airline cancels or significantly delays a flight, or (2) a passenger cancels their ticket for a flight up until 48 hours of the scheduled departure time. 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 requires air carriers and ticket agents to disclose to passengers, prior to the sale of airline tickets, that they can cancel their tickets and receive a full refund.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4665
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • July 28, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4665
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • August 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (24)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Financial Services Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-4665: Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsConsumer affairsTransportation costs