House Bill 6523
116th Congress(2019-2020)
TRUE Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 17, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6523
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
Traveler Reimbursements Underscore Equity Act of 2020 or the TRUE Act of 2020
This bill requires an air carrier receiving federal loans or grants under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) to certify to the Department of Transportation that it will reimburse a consumer amounts paid for a flight canceled by such air carrier or the consumer during the COVID-19 emergency period.
The requirement does not apply in the case of a passenger who was reimbursed amounts paid by a third party or through travel protection insurance.
April 17, 2020
04/17/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
04/17/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:12 PM