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ETA Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5579| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2025
Josh Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation seeks to strengthen consumer protections and transparency in air travel by explicitly codifying two final rules previously issued by the Secretary of Transportation. These rules, now having the full force of law, concern refunds and other consumer protections (published April 26, 2024) and enhancing transparency of airline ancillary service fees (published April 30, 2024). Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish new regulations mandating direct financial compensation for passengers experiencing significant flight delays. Under these regulations, air carriers would be required to provide compensation ranging from $200 to $500 to passengers whose domestic flights arrive three or more hours late, or whose international flights are delayed by six or more hours, with the amount varying based on the delay's duration.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8379
ETA Act of 2024
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8379
    ETA Act of 2024


  • September 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 1, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

ETA Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5579| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2025
This legislation seeks to strengthen consumer protections and transparency in air travel by explicitly codifying two final rules previously issued by the Secretary of Transportation. These rules, now having the full force of law, concern refunds and other consumer protections (published April 26, 2024) and enhancing transparency of airline ancillary service fees (published April 30, 2024). Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish new regulations mandating direct financial compensation for passengers experiencing significant flight delays. Under these regulations, air carriers would be required to provide compensation ranging from $200 to $500 to passengers whose domestic flights arrive three or more hours late, or whose international flights are delayed by six or more hours, with the amount varying based on the delay's duration.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8379
ETA Act of 2024
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8379
    ETA Act of 2024


  • September 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 1, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Josh Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted