HR 8972 United States House · 118th Congress

Safety for Our Babies Act of 2024

This bill requires the FAA to update specific aviation regulations within 90 days of enactment to remove restrictions on adults holding infants under age 2 on their lap during aircraft movement on the surface, takeoff, or landing. It directly affects parents and caregivers traveling with infants under 2 on commercial flights. The key provision eliminates prohibitions against using a lap-held child restraint approved by the adult during these flight phases. The bill does not change current requirements for approved child safety seats but clarifies that lap-held restraints are permitted under these specific circumstances.
Sub-Topics: Airports
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2024
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Introduced Jul 9, 2024 Last action Jul 10, 2024
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Jul 10, 2024
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Jul 9, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Jul 9, 2024
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Bill Posey
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