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Aircraft Cabin Air Safety: New Rules and Controls

This act aims to improve air quality in aircraft cabins by introducing mandatory training for personnel, new procedures for reporting smoke or fume incidents, and requiring the installation of air quality monitoring equipment. This will enhance safety for passengers and crew, ensuring that potential health hazards from contaminated air are detected and addressed more quickly.
Key points
Mandatory training for aviation personnel and emergency responders on how to react to smoke or fumes in aircraft.
Introduction of a standardized system for reporting smoke or fume incidents, with public access to statistics and a searchable database.
Requirement for the installation of sensors and equipment for continuous air quality monitoring in aircraft cabins, alerting to dangerous concentrations.
Mandatory investigations into smoke or fume incidents, especially when passengers or crew report symptoms requiring medical attention.
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Print number: 117_HR_7267
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Process start date: 2022-03-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Cabin Air Safety Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7267.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory training for aviation personnel and emergency responders on how to react to smoke or fumes in aircraft.
  • Introduction of a standardized system for reporting smoke or fume incidents, with public access to statistics and a searchable database.
  • Requirement for the installation of sensors and equipment for continuous air quality monitoring in aircraft cabins, alerting to dangerous concentrations.
  • Mandatory investigations into smoke or fume incidents, especially when passengers or crew report symptoms requiring medical attention.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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Transport Health Security