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In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act

Introduced: January 3, 1985 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 12, 1985
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Justice.
Feb 27, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jan 3, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Jan 3, 1985
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 to carry medical supplies and equipment for the 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.

Makes such relief from liability inapplicable if the actions were done recklessly or with gross negligence.

What's happening now August 12, 1985

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Justice.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Mar 6, 1985
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 386: In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-386/
MLA
"H.R. 386: In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-386/.
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H.R. 386, 99th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-386/.
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