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Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act

USA118th CongressS-1765| Senate 
| Updated: 5/31/2023
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue a final rule establishing evacuation standards for transport category airplanes. In issuing the rule, the FAA must consider the impact of certain factors on the safe and efficient evacuation of an airplane. These factors include the ability of passengers of different ages (e.g., infants, children, and senior citizens); the ability of passengers with disabilities; the ability of passengers who do not speak English; and seat size, seat pitch, and aisle width.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5235
Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act
May 31, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 31, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 1, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3762
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5235
    Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act


  • May 31, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 31, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 1, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3762
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3762: Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act
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Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act

USA118th CongressS-1765| Senate 
| Updated: 5/31/2023
Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue a final rule establishing evacuation standards for transport category airplanes. In issuing the rule, the FAA must consider the impact of certain factors on the safe and efficient evacuation of an airplane. These factors include the ability of passengers of different ages (e.g., infants, children, and senior citizens); the ability of passengers with disabilities; the ability of passengers who do not speak English; and seat size, seat pitch, and aisle width.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5235
Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act
May 31, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 31, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 1, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3762
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5235
    Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act


  • May 31, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 31, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 1, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3762
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3762: Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsDepartment of TransportationDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceTransportation safety and security