118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1293Cabin Air Safety Act of 2023

To improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes.

Transportation and public works
Introduced Mar 1, 2023
Last action Mar 2, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement regulations regarding smoke or fume incidents on aircraft (excluding helicopters). Specifically, the bill requires flight attendants, pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, airport first responders, and emergency response teams to receive annual training on how to respond to incidents on aircraft; the FAA to develop a standardized form and system for reporting incidents involving smoke or fumes; the FAA to conduct an investigation after a report is submitted about incidents of smoke or fumes if anybody on the aircraft required medical attention; and air carriers to install and operate onboard detectors and other a...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 4 actions
Mar 2, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Mar 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Mar 1, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.