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Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 8, 2016Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 4490

SEAT Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 8, 2016)

Safe Egress in Air Travel Act of 2016 or the SEAT Act of 2016

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to issue regulations: (1) to establish minimum dimensions (including width, length, and seat pitch) for passenger seats on aircraft operated by any air carrier providing interstate or intrastate air transportation; and (2) for the safety and health of passengers.

What just happenedFeb 9, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9](D-TN)Sponsor
9 cosponsors8 D1 R
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  1. Feb 9, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Aviation Subcommittee
  2. Feb 8, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  3. Feb 8, 2016IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E131)

  4. Feb 8, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. Feb 8, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

SEAT Act of 2016 — Informed