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S.596: SEAT Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 9, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 9, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 9, 2017
Bill Summary
Seat Egress in Air Travel Act of 2017 or the SEAT Act of 2017 This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations: establishing minimum standards for space on passenger aircraft, including the size, width, and pitch of seats, the amount of leg room, and the width of aisles on such aircraft for the safety and health of passengers; and requiring each air carrier to prominently display on its website the amount of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 9, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| March 9, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) |