Safe Air on Airplanes Act
Rep. Frost Introduces Bipartisan Safe Air on Airplanes Act to Phase Out Engine-Sourced Ventilation
The Safe Air on Airplanes Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to a subcommittee for review, which is the first step before it can move forward. The bill is actively moving through the House of Representatives.
Legislative Progress
While it has support from both parties, the airline industry will likely fight the high cost of redesigning planes over such a long period.
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Small aerospace parts suppliers and manufacturers would need to adapt to new filtration requirements and eventually to entirely new non-bleed-air ventilation systems. While this creates new business opportunities in filter and alternative system production, the transition costs and retooling requirements could be burdensome for smaller firms in the aviation supply chain.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Safe Air on Airplanes Act
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