House Bill 2208
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 10, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2208
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019
This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement regulations regarding smoke or fume incidents on commercial aircraft (excluding helicopters).
Specifically, the bill requires
- flight attendants, pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, airport first responders, and emergency response teams to receive annual training on how to respond to incidents involving smoke or fumes on board commercial aircraft;
- the FAA to develop a standardized form for reporting incidents involving smoke or fumes;
- the FAA to conduct an investigation after a report is submitted about incidents of smoke or fumes; and
- commercial air carriers to install and operate onboard carbon monoxide detectors.
April 10, 2019
04/11/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
04/10/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
04/10/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E445)
04/10/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:32:20 PM