House Bill 2124
115th Congress(2017-2018)
BOARD Fairly Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 25, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2124
Congress
115
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Bumping on Overbooked Airplanes Requires Dealing Fairly Act or the BOARD Fairly Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to modify a federal regulation relating to oversold flights to ensure that an air carrier:
- may not refuse to transport a passenger holding a confirmed reserved seat on a flight to provide a seat for another passenger, regardless of whether such passenger is an air carrier employee;
- negotiates and solicits a volunteer to relinquish his or her space before boarding the aircraft; and
- if necessary, continues to increase the amount of compensation offered until a volunteer willingly accepts the offer in exchange for relinquishing a confirmed reserved seat.
April 25, 2017
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04/26/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
04/25/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
04/25/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:57 PM