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- H.R.1670
H.R.1670: Airline Passenger Safety Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 20, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 30, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Airline Passenger Safety Act of 1997 - Amends Federal aviation law to require each air carrier to establish procedures, including specified steps, to be followed in the event of an in-flight medical emergency. Requires each air carrier to provide, upon request, a copy of such procedures to each air passenger. (Sec. 2) Requires: (1) each aircraft to be equipped with certain life-saving equipment, including first-aid and medical kits; (2) each...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Aviation Prior to Referral (May 21, 97).
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See H.R.2843.
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| May 20, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara B. Kennelly (D-Conn.) |