To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires ensuring that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost Subchapter I of chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Beginning on and requires ensuring that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost Beginning on the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this section, each air carrier providing air. It relies on definition changes, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Transportation and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Transportation operators and users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires ensuring that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost Subchapter I of chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Beginning on...
- Requires ensuring that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost Beginning on the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this section, each air carrier providing air...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires ensuring that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost Subchapter I of chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Beginning on and requires ensuring that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost Beginning on the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this section, each air carrier providing air.
Key Policy Areas
Transportation, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill requires ensuring that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost Subchapter I of chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Beginning on and requires ensuring that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost Beginning on the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this section, each air carrier providing air.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Ms. Klobuchar, and Mr. …
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