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In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act

Introduced: March 14, 1983 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 2, 1984
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 1, 1984
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 26, 1984
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 11, 1983
Executive Comment Requested from DOT, OMB.
Mar 28, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.
Mar 14, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Mar 14, 1983
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue final rules requiring passenger-carrying aircraft of 30 seats or more to carry medical supplies, drugs, and equipment for the temporary treatment of in-flight emergencies.

Provides relief from State or Federal civil liability for any licensed medical personnel or air carrier employee who renders emergency medical aid on an airplane or who continues such aid until arrival at a medical facility.

Extends such relief to an airplane's crew and owner or operator for providing on-board emergency medical supplies.

What's happening now August 2, 1984

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 2142 Identical bill In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act
  • HR 2636 Identical bill In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act
  • S 314 Identical bill In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act
 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jul 13, 1983
 D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · May 12, 1983
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2088: In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-2088/
MLA
"H.R. 2088: In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act." 98th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-2088/.
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H.R. 2088, 98th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-2088/.
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