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Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1233| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2023
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (17)
J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (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 2023 This bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to offer full cash refunds for airline tickets if (1) an air carrier cancels or significantly delays a flight, or (2) a passenger cancels their ticket for a flight at least 48 hours before 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8605
Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022
Feb 28, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-561
Introduced in Senate
Feb 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2023
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.
Mar 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8605
    Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022


  • February 28, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-561
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 28, 2023
    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.


  • March 1, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 118-561: Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023
Aviation and airportsConsumer affairsTransportation costs

Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1233| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2023
Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023 This bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to offer full cash refunds for airline tickets if (1) an air carrier cancels or significantly delays a flight, or (2) a passenger cancels their ticket for a flight at least 48 hours before 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8605
Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022
Feb 28, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-561
Introduced in Senate
Feb 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2023
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.
Mar 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8605
    Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2022


  • February 28, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-561
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 28, 2023
    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.


  • March 1, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (17)
J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (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 118-561: Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsConsumer affairsTransportation costs