OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Protection from Abusive Passengers Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7433.
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 2022-04-06.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Creates a list of passengers banned from commercial flights for abusive behavior.
- Defines abusive behavior based on specific violations or convictions (like assaulting crew).
- Being on the list means you cannot board commercial flights and lose Trusted Traveler benefits.
- Includes procedures for notification, challenging inclusion, and petitioning for removal from the list.
- The list is confidential and only affects flying and related travel programs.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15].
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.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.