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 118_S_1058.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the Senate.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2023-03-29.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Federal flight ban for individuals convicted of assault, threats, or serious security interference while on an aircraft.
- The TSA must create and manage a "Banned Fliers" list, including procedures for appeals and removing erroneously listed names.
- Banned individuals permanently lose eligibility for Trusted Traveler Programs (PreCheck, Global Entry).
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 Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.
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.