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SEAT Act of 2017

Introduced: March 9, 2017 Introduced by: Cohen, Steve Democratic · Tennessee See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Mar 9, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 9, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E300)
Mar 9, 2017
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Seat Egress in Air Travel Act of 2017 or the SEAT Act of 2017

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations:

  • establishing minimum standards for space on passenger aircraft, including the size, width, and pitch of seats, the amount of leg room, and the width of aisles on such aircraft for the safety and health of passengers; and
  • requiring each air carrier to prominently display on its website the amount of space available for each passenger on aircraft it operates.
What's happening now March 10, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3