Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act
HR 3762 requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create new evacuation standards for commercial airplanes within 18 months. The standards must address how different passenger groups - such as children, seniors, people with disabilities, non-English speakers, and those with medical devices - can safely exit aircraft. Key factors include cabin layout (seat spacing, aisle width), passenger load, luggage, visibility issues, and the presence of service animals. These rules will directly affect all airline passengers, particularly those with mobility or communication needs during emergencies.
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Introduction
May 2023
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Introduced May 31, 2023
Last action Jun 1, 2023
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Jun 1, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
May 31, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 31, 2023
House · Introduced
Introduced in House
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Steve Cohen
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