Safe Seats for All Act

Legislation affecting the airline industry, including: S. 209/H.R. 659, the FAIR Fees Act of 2023; S. 178, the Airline Passengers Bill of Rights; S. 400/H.R. 1445, A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to annually report on aviation consumer complaints related to passengers with a disability; S. 525, A bill 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; S. 368/H.R. 3772, A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes; S. 545/H.R. 1267, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023; S. 561/H.R. 1233, the Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023; S. 615/H.R. 1293, A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes; S. 753/H.R. 1499, A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes; H.R. 1716, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes; S. 1772, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent discrimination against airline passengers with disabilities who use lithium-ion-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids that are safe for air travel, and for other purpose; H.R. 1818/S. 1561, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses; H.R. 1716/S. 1256, the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act; H.R. 3082/S. 1459, the MOBILE Act; S. 1550, the Lower Fees, Better Airports Act of 2023; S. 1551, the Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023; H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act; S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023; H.R. 4367/S. 2625, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions relating to Transportation Security Administration and Customs and Border Protection funding, fees, and personnel; H.R. 2670/S. 2226/P.L. 118-301, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, provisions relating to sustainable aviation fuel and non-premium war risk insurance; H.R. 2463/S. 916, the Junk Fee Prevention Act; H.R. 2874/S.1292, the Flight Education Access Act; H.R. 3551/S. 1683, the Kids Fly Safe Act; H.R. 3762/S. 1765, the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act; H.R. 3394, the Fund the TSA Act; H.R. 3647, A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to reauthorize aviation workforce development programs, and for other purposes; H.R. 3796, A bill to provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry; H.R. 3897/S. 1866, A bill to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes; H.R. 4049, A bill to provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes; S. 1911, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the accessibility of airline information and entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights, and for other purposes; S. 1935, A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields; S. 1962, A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes; H.R. 3881/S. 1838, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023; H.R. 3634, the Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2023; H.R. 4446, the Store On-Board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act of 2023; H.R. 4820/S. 2437, Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, provisions relating to FAA staffing and modernization and sustainable aviation fuel; H.R. 4762, To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program; H.R. 6503/P.L. 118-34, the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2023, Part II, H.R. 5860/P.L. 118-15, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act, provisions relating to FAA staffing and modernization; H.R. 6271, the Farm to Fly Act; H.R. 6363/P.L. 118-22, Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, provisions relating to FAA staffing and modernization; S. 3055, Adopt GREET Act; NPRM, Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees in DOT-OST-2017-0007; NPRM, Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections in DOT-OST-2022-0089; In the matter of ALL U.S. AIR CARRIERS Waiver of the dormancy and startup conditions on limited entry route authority in DOT-OST-2020-0035; Orders Limiting Operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport and New York LaGuardia Airport; High Density Traffic Airports Rule at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at FAA-2020-0862; In the matter of 2019 Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding in DOT-OST-2019-0014; and Executive Order 14036 on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, July 9, 2021. Federal policy regarding matters impacting the airline industry, including: - FAA Air Traffic Control operations, modernization, staffing and equipage; - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (aviation security taxes and fees, fee diversion, passenger and baggage inspection issues, aircraft security, TSA wait times, facilities, equipment, biometrics, and staffing issues); - Airport Security Issues; - Cybersecurity issues; - Customs and Border Protection issues (CBP facilities and staffing levels at airports, preclearance, user fee increases, revenue diversion, biometric entry/exit); - Aircraft noise and emissions issues; - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service funding, passenger and cargo inspection issues, and inspection fees; - International air service rights issues (Open Skies, U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); - Ancillary fees (baggage, cancellation/change fees, premium seating); -Customer service issues including travel waivers, travel credits, refund policies, accommodations and compensation for delays and cancellations, seat size, and family seating; - Passenger Accessibility issues; - Global Distribution Systems/Online Travel Agents; - Air Carrier Cabotage Exemptions; - Revenue Diversion; - Information Technology issues; - Labor issues, including workforce development; - Domestic and international allocation of gates and slots; - FAA Reauthorization; - Regulatory Reform; - Data Privacy; - Aircraft Certification Issues; - Taxes On Aviation; - Climate Policy; - Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF); - Airport Infrastructure; - Tourism; - Spectrum Interference Issues; -Aircraft equipage issues; - Airline operations issues; and - Issues relating to the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines by Alaska Airlines

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H.R. 346 / S. 66NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023 S. 209 / H.R. 659FAIR Fees Act of 2023 H.R. 911To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft, and for other purposes H.R. 185To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes. S. 178Airline Passengers Bill of Rights S. 400 / H.R. 1445A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to annually report on aviation consumer complaints related to passengers with a disability. S. 525 A bill 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. H.R. 695State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act S. 368A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. S. 545 / H.R. 1267Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 S. 561 / H.R. 1233Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023 S. 582 / H.R. 1279A bill to make daylight saving time permanent, and for other purposes S. 615 / H.R. 1293A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes S. 748 / H.R. 3128A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a pilot program to provide veterans with pilot training services. S. 753 / H.R. 1499A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes. H.R. 1716To amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes. S. 1772To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent discrimination against airline passengers with disabilities who use lithium-ion-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids that are safe for air travel, and for other purposes. S. 911A bill to require the installation of secondary cockpit barriers on existing aircraft, and for other purposes. S. 916A bill to limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers, and for other purposes. S. 1818 / S. 1561A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses. H.R. 1Lower Energy Costs Act (permitting) S. 1154 / H.R. 2705A bill to establish the Women in Aviation Advisory Committee. H.R. 2463Junk Fee Prevention Act H.R. 2670 / S. 2226National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R. 2747To support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes. H.R. 2874 / S. 1292Flight Education Access Act H.R. 2879National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2023 S. 1256 Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3082 / S. 1459MOBILE Act S. 1550Lower Fees, Better Airports Act of 2023 S. 1551Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 S. 1683 / H.R. 3551A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on child safety in aviation. S. 1765 / H.R. 3762A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish evacuation standards for transport category airplanes. H.R. 3394Fund the TSA Act H.R. 3408To establish an apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. H.R. 3559FAA Research and Development Act of 2023 H.R. 3560National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act H.R. 3576To expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 3616To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to include medications and medical equipment for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in aircraft emergency medical kits, and for other purposes. H.R. 3647To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to reauthorize aviation workforce development programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 3679To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation administration to develop an interagency task force to develop and implement a strategy to identify and advance research on communicable diseases in air travel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3743To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities. H.R. 3772To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the aviation workforce development program and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. H.R. 3780To modify the termination of the aviation consumer protection advisory committee, and for other purposes. H.R. 3796To provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry. S. 1631Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023 H.R. 3897 / S. 1866To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes. H.R. 3909To amend title 49, United States Code, to restrict an air carrier from operating certain aircraft in all-cargo air transportation without meeting certain requirements for intrusion resistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 3935 / S. 1939Securing Growth with Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization of 2023) H.R. 3938Build It in America Act H.R. 4014To require the Secretary of Transportation to modify the final rule relating to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations of air carriers, and for other purposes. H.R. 4037To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to submissions of certain Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans, and for other purposes. H.R. 4049To provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 4161To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish an apprenticeship program for students at flight schools, and for other purposes. H.R. 4193To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a policy with respect to family seating on air transportation, and for other purposes. S. 1911A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the accessibility of airline information and entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights, and for other purposes. S. 1914A bill to amend the air traffic controller staffing report, and for other purposes. S. 1935 A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields. S. 1958A bill to identify the standards required to meet the definition of sustainable aviation fuel at the Federal Aviation Administration. S. 1962A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. S. 576Railway Safety Act of 2023 (Hazmat) S. 1838 / H.R. 3881A bill to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. H.R. 3634To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations to improve flight recorder and aircraft crash location requirements on certain commercial passenger aircraft by requiring the installation of a second combination digital flight data and cockpit voice recorder system that enables data recovery without an underwater search and recovery. S. 1722A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 4362To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to jointly issue regulations relating to air carrier transport of human organs, and for other purposes H.R. 4367 / S. 2625Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 4446To require air carriers and foreign air carriers to provide on a publicly available website of the carrier information on requirements for on-board wheelchairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 4762A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 4820 / S. 2437Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. H.R. 4762To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 5235A bill to expressly include sustainable aviation fuels in the Farm Bill. H.R. 5860Continuing Resolution H.R. 6271To amend certain agricultural laws with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. H.R. 6363Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 S.3055Adopt GREET Act H.R. 6503To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 6494Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023 In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: 5G Radio Altimeter Interference FAA Authorization Daylight Saving Time (DST) FAA NextGen/Air Traffic Control Modernization Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Commercial Space FAA Part 117 Cargo Operations Air Traffic Control Staffing FAA Regulatory Authority FAA Appropriations FARM Bill Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Authority Advanced Air Mobility TSA Employee Pay Equity Pilots Medical Health and Certification

Legislation affecting the airline industry, including: S. 209/H.R. 659, the FAIR Fees Act of 2023; H.R. 911/S. 911, A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft, and for other purposes; S. 178, the Airline Passengers Bill of Rights; S. 400/H.R. 1445, A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to annually report on aviation consumer complaints related to passengers with a disability; S. 525, A bill 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; H.R. 695, the State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act; S. 368/H.R. 3772, A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes; S. 545/H.R. 1267, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023; S. 561/H.R. 1233, the Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023; S. 615/H.R. 1293, A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes; S. 748, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a pilot program to provide veterans with pilot training services; S. 753/H.R. 1499, A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes; H.R. 1716, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes; S. 1772, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent discrimination against airline passengers with disabilities who use lithium-ion-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids that are safe for air travel, and for other purpose; H.R. 1818/S. 1561, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses; H.R. 1071, the Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2023; H.R. 1716/S. 1256, the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act; H.R. 3082/S. 1459, the MOBILE Act; S. 1550, the Lower Fees, Better Airports Act of 2023; S. 1551, the Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023; H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act; S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023; H.R. 4367/S. 2625, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions relating to Transportation Security Administration and Customs and Border Protection funding, fees, and personnel; H.R. 2670/S. 2226, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, provisions relating to sustainable aviation fuel and non-premium war risk insurance; H.R. 2463/S. 916, the Junk Fee Prevention Act; H.R. 2747, A bill to support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes; H.R. 2874/S.1292, the Flight Education Access Act; H.R. 3551/S. 1683, the Kids Fly Safe Act; H.R. 3762/S. 1765, the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act; H.R. 3394, the Fund the TSA Act; H.R. 3576/S. 1722, A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers; H.R. 3647, A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to reauthorize aviation workforce development programs, and for other purposes; H.R. 3796, A bill to provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry; H.R. 3897/S. 1866, A bill to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes; H.R. 4049, A bill to provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes; S. 1911, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the accessibility of airline information and entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights, and for other purposes; S. 1935, A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields; S. 1962, A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes; H.R. 3881/S. 1838, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023; H.R. 3634, the Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2023; H.R. 4446, the Store On-Board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act of 2023; H.R. 4820/S. 2437, Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, provisions relating to FAA staffing and modernization and sustainable aviation fuel; H.R. 4762, To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program; H.R. 5235, the Farm to Fuselage Act; H.R. 5860/PL 118-15, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act, provisions relating to FAA funding and authorization extension, and non-premium war risk insurance, and H.R. 5711, the Airport and Airway Extension Act. Request for Comments, Minimum Seat Dimensions Necessary for Safety of Air Passengers (Emergency Evacuation) in FAA-2022-1001; NPRM, Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees in DOT-OST-2017-0007; NPRM, Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections in DOT-OST-2022-0089; In the matter of ALL U.S. AIR CARRIERS Waiver of the dormancy and startup conditions on limited entry route authority in DOT-OST-2020-0035; Orders Limiting Operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport and New York LaGuardia Airport; High Density Traffic Airports Rule at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at FAA-2020-0862; In the matter of 2019 Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding in DOT-OST-2019-0014; Executive Order 14036 on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, July 9, 2021; Federal policy regarding matters impacting the airline industry, including: - FAA Air Traffic Control operations, modernization, staffing and equipage; - Passenger Facility Charges; - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (aviation security taxes and fees, fee diversion, passenger and baggage inspection issues, aircraft security, TSA wait times, facilities, equipment, biometrics, and staffing issues); - Airport Security Issues; - Cybersecurity issues; - Customs and Border Protection issues (CBP facilities and staffing levels at airports, preclearance, user fee increases, revenue diversion, biometric entry/exit); - Aircraft noise and emissions issues; - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service funding, passenger and cargo inspection issues, and inspection fees; - International air service rights issues (Open Skies, U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); - Ancillary fees (baggage, cancellation/change fees, premium seating); -Customer service issues including travel waivers, travel credits, refund policies, accommodations and compensation for delays and cancellations, seat size, and family seating; - Passenger Accessibility issues; - Global Distribution Systems/Online Travel Agents; - Air Carrier Cabotage Exemptions; - Revenue Diversion; - Information Technology issues; - Labor issues, including workforce development; - Domestic and international allocation of gates and slots; - FAA Reauthorization; - Regulatory Reform; - Data Privacy; - Aircraft Certification Issues; - Taxes On Aviation; - Climate Policy; - Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF); - Airport Infrastructure; - Tourism; - Spectrum Interference Issues; - Aircraft equipage issues; - Airline operations issues;

H.R. 346 / S. 66NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023 S. 209 / H.R. 659FAIR Fees Act of 2023 H.R. 911To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft, and for other purposes H.R. 185To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes. S. 178Airline Passengers Bill of Rights S. 400 / H.R. 1445A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to annually report on aviation consumer complaints related to passengers with a disability. S. 525 A bill 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. H.R. 695State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act S. 368A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. S. 545 / H.R. 1267Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 S. 561 / H.R. 1233Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023 S. 582 / H.R. 1279A bill to make daylight saving time permanent, and for other purposes S. 615 / H.R. 1293A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes S. 748 / H.R. 3128A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a pilot program to provide veterans with pilot training services. S. 753 / H.R. 1499A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes. H.R. 1716To amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes. S. 1772To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent discrimination against airline passengers with disabilities who use lithium-ion-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids that are safe for air travel, and for other purposes. S. 911A bill to require the installation of secondary cockpit barriers on existing aircraft, and for other purposes. S. 916A bill to limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers, and for other purposes. S. 1818 / S. 1561A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses. H.R. 1Lower Energy Costs Act (permitting) S. 1154 / H.R. 2705A bill to establish the Women in Aviation Advisory Committee. H.R. 2463Junk Fee Prevention Act H.R. 2670 / S. 2226National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R. 2747To support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes. H.R. 2874 / S. 1292Flight Education Access Act H.R. 2879National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2023 S. 1256 Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3082 / S. 1459MOBILE Act S. 1550Lower Fees, Better Airports Act of 2023 S. 1551Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 S. 1683 / H.R. 3551A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on child safety in aviation. S. 1765 / H.R. 3762A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish evacuation standards for transport category airplanes. H.R. 3394Fund the TSA Act H.R. 3408To establish an apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. H.R. 3559FAA Research and Development Act of 2023 H.R. 3560National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act H.R. 3576To expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 3616To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to include medications and medical equipment for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in aircraft emergency medical kits, and for other purposes. H.R. 3647To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to reauthorize aviation workforce development programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 3679To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation administration to develop an interagency task force to develop and implement a strategy to identify and advance research on communicable diseases in air travel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3743To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities. H.R. 3772To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the aviation workforce development program and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. H.R. 3780To modify the termination of the aviation consumer protection advisory committee, and for other purposes. H.R. 3796To provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry. S. 1631Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023 H.R. 3897 / S. 1866To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes. H.R. 3909To amend title 49, United States Code, to restrict an air carrier from operating certain aircraft in all-cargo air transportation without meeting certain requirements for intrusion resistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 3935 / S. 1939Securing Growth with Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization of 2023) H.R. 3938Build It in America Act H.R. 4014To require the Secretary of Transportation to modify the final rule relating to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations of air carriers, and for other purposes. H.R. 4037To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to submissions of certain Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans, and for other purposes. H.R. 4049To provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 4161To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish an apprenticeship program for students at flight schools, and for other purposes. H.R. 4193To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a policy with respect to family seating on air transportation, and for other purposes. S. 1911A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the accessibility of airline information and entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights, and for other purposes. S. 1914A bill to amend the air traffic controller staffing report, and for other purposes. S. 1935 A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields. S. 1958A bill to identify the standards required to meet the definition of sustainable aviation fuel at the Federal Aviation Administration. S. 1962A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. S. 576Railway Safety Act of 2023 (Hazmat) S. 1838 / H.R. 3881A bill to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. H.R. 3634To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations to improve flight recorder and aircraft crash location requirements on certain commercial passenger aircraft by requiring the installation of a second combination digital flight data and cockpit voice recorder system that enables data recovery without an underwater search and recovery. S. 1722A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 4362To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to jointly issue regulations relating to air carrier transport of human organs, and for other purposes H.R. 4367 / S. 2625Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 4446To require air carriers and foreign air carriers to provide on a publicly available website of the carrier information on requirements for on-board wheelchairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 4762A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 4820 / S. 2437Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. H.R. 4762To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 5235A bill to expressly include sustainable aviation fuels in the Farm Bill. H.R. 5860Continuing Resolution In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: 5G Radio Altimeter Interference FAA Authorization Daylight Saving Time (DST) FAA NextGen/Air Traffic Control Modernization Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Commercial Space FAA Part 117 Cargo Operations Air Traffic Control Staffing FAA Regulatory Authority FAA Appropriations FARM Bill Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Authority Advanced Air Mobility TSA Employee Pay Equity Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Reauthorization

Legislation affecting the airline industry, including: S. 209/H.R. 659, the FAIR Fees Act of 2023; H.R. 911, A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft, and for other purposes; S. 178, the Airline Passengers Bill of Rights; S. 400/H.R. 1445, A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to annually report on aviation consumer complaints related to passengers with a disability; S. 525, A bill 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; H.R. 695, the State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act; S. 368, A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes; S. 545/H.R. 1267, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023; S. 561/H.R. 1233, the Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023; S. 615/H.R. 1293, A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes; S. 748, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a pilot program to provide veterans with pilot training services; S. 753/H.R. 1499, A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes; HR 1716, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes; S. 1772, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent discrimination against airline passengers with disabilities who use lithium-ion-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids that are safe for air travel, and for other purpose; S. 911, A bill to require the installation of secondary cockpit barriers on existing aircraft, and for other purposes; S. 916, A bill to limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers, and for other purposes; H.R. 1818/S. 1561, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses; H.R. 1071, the Safe and Quiet Skies Act of 2023; H.R. 3082/S. 1256, the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act; S. 1459, the MOBILE Act; S. 1550, the Lower Fees, Better Airports Act of 2023; S. 1551, the Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023; H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act; S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023; H.R.4367, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions relating to Transportation Security Administration and Customs and Border Protection funding, fees, and personnel; H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, provisions relating to sustainable aviation fuel and non-premium war risk insurance; H.R. 2463, the Junk Fee Prevention Act; H.R. 2747, A bill to support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes; H.R. 2874/S.1292, the Flight Education Access Act; H.R. 3551/S. 1683, the Kids Fly Safe Act; H.R. 3762/S. 1765, the Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act; H.R. 3394, the Fund the TSA Act; H.R. 3576/S. 1722, A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers; H.R. 3647, A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to reauthorize aviation workforce development programs, and for other purposes; H.R. 3772, A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the aviation workforce development program and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes; H.R. 3796, A bill to provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry; H.R. 3897/S. 1866, A bill to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes; H.R. 4049, A bill to provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes; S. 1911, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the accessibility of airline information and entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights, and for other purposes; S. 1935, A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields; S. 1962, A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes; H.R. 3881/S. 1838, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023; and H.R. 3634, the Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2023. Request for Comments, Minimum Seat Dimensions Necessary for Safety of Air Passengers (Emergency Evacuation) in FAA-2022-1001; NPRM, Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees in DOT-OST-2017-0007; NPRM, Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections in DOT-OST-2022-0089; In the matter of ALL U.S. AIR CARRIERS Waiver of the dormancy and startup conditions on limited entry route authority in DOT-OST-2020-0035; Orders Limiting Operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport and New York LaGuardia Airport; High Density Traffic Airports Rule at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at FAA-2020-0862; In the matter of 2019 Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding in DOT-OST-2019-0014; Executive Order 14036 on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, July 9, 2021; Federal policy regarding matters impacting the airline industry, including: - FAA Air Traffic Control operations, modernization, staffing and equipage; - Passenger Facility Charges; - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (aviation security taxes and fees, fee diversion, passenger and baggage inspection issues, aircraft security, TSA wait times, facilities, equipment, biometrics, and staffing issues); - Airport Security Issues; - Cybersecurity issues; - Customs and Border Protection issues (CBP facilities and staffing levels at airports, preclearance, user fee increases, revenue diversion, biometric entry/exit); - Aircraft noise and emissions issues; - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service funding, passenger and cargo inspection issues, and inspection fees; - International air service rights issues (Open Skies, U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); - Ancillary fees (baggage, cancellation/change fees, premium seating); -Customer service issues including travel waivers, travel credits, refund policies, accommodations and compensation for delays and cancellations, seat size, and family seating; - Passenger Accessibility issues; - Global Distribution Systems/Online Travel Agents; - Air Carrier Cabotage Exemptions; - Revenue Diversion; - Information Technology issues; - Labor issues, including workforce development; - Domestic and international allocation of gates and slots; - FAA Reauthorization; - Regulatory Reform; - Data Privacy; - Aircraft Certification Issues; - Taxes On Aviation; - Climate Policy; - Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF); - Airport Infrastructure; - Tourism; - Spectrum Interference Issues; -Aircraft equipage issues; - Airline operations issues; and - Family seating

H.R. 346 / S. 66NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023 S. 209 / H.R. 659 FAIR Fees Act of 2023 H.R. 911 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft, and for other purposes H.R. 185 To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes. S. 178 Airline Passengers Bill of Rights S. 400 / H.R. 1445 A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to annually report on aviation consumer complaints related to passengers with a disability. S. 525 A bill 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. H.R. 695 State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act S. 368 A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. S. 545 / H.R. 1267 Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 S. 561 / H.R. 1233 Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023 S. 582 / H.R. 1279 A bill to make daylight saving time permanent, and for other purposes S. 615 / H.R. 1293 A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes S. 748 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a pilot program to provide veterans with pilot training services. S. 753 / H.R. 1499 A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes. HR 1716 To amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes. S. 1772To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent discrimination against airline passengers with disabilities who use lithium-ion-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids that are safe for air travel, and for other purposes. S. 911 A bill to require the installation of secondary cockpit barriers on existing aircraft, and for other purposes. S. 916 A bill to limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers, and for other purposes. S. 1818A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses. H.R. 1 Lower Energy Costs Act (permitting) S. 1154 / H.R. 2705A bill to establish the Women in Aviation Advisory Committee. H.R. 2463Junk Fee Prevention Act H.R. 2670National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R. 2747To support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes. H.R. 2874 / S. 1292Flight Education Access Act H.R. 2879National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2023 S. 1256 Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3082 / S. 1459MOBILE Act S. 1550Lower Fees, Better Airports Act of 2023 S. 1551Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 S. 1683 / H.R. 3551A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on child safety in aviation. S. 1765 / H.R. 3762A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish evacuation standards for transport category airplanes. H.R. 3394Fund the TSA Act H.R. 3408To establish an apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. H.R. 3559FAA Research and Development Act of 2023 H.R. 3560National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act H.R. 3576To expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 3616To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to include medications and medical equipment for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in aircraft emergency medical kits, and for other purposes. H.R. 3647To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to reauthorize aviation workforce development programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 3679To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation administration to develop an interagency task force to develop and implement a strategy to identify and advance research on communicable diseases in air travel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3743To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities. H.R. 3772To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the aviation workforce development program and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. H.R. 3780To modify the termination of the aviation consumer protection advisory committee, and for other purposes. H.R. 3796To provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry. S. 1631Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023 H.R. 3897 / S. 1866To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes. H.R. 3909To amend title 49, United States Code, to restrict an air carrier from operating certain aircraft in all-cargo air transportation without meeting certain requirements for intrusion resistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 3935 / S. 1939Securing Growth with Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization of 2023) H.R. 3938Build It in America Act H.R. 4014To require the Secretary of Transportation to modify the final rule relating to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations of air carriers, and for other purposes. H.R. 4037To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to submissions of certain Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans, and for other purposes. H.R. 4049To provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 4161To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish an apprenticeship program for students at flight schools, and for other purposes. H.R. 4193To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a policy with respect to family seating on air transportation, and for other purposes. S. 1911A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the accessibility of airline information and entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights, and for other purposes. S. 1914A bill to amend the air traffic controller staffing report, and for other purposes. S. 1935 A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields. S. 1958A bill to identify the standards required to meet the definition of sustainable aviation fuel at the Federal Aviation Administration. S. 1962A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. S. 576Railway Safety Act of 2023 (Hazmat) S. 1838A bill to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. H.R. 3634To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations to improve flight recorder and aircraft crash location requirements on certain commercial passenger aircraft by requiring the installation of a second combination digital flight data and cockpit voice recorder system that enables data recovery without an underwater search and recovery. S. 1722A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: 5G Radio Altimeter Interference FAA Authorization Daylight Saving Time (DST) FAA NextGen/Air Traffic Control Modernization Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Commercial Space FAA Part 117 Cargo Operations Air Traffic Control Staffing FAA Regulatory Authority FAA Appropriations FARM Bill DHS Appropriations Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Authority Advanced Air Mobility TSA Employee Pay Equity