Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Act of 2020
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 22, 2020)
Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Act of 2020
This bill requires air carriers and ticket agents to offer full cash refunds for all cancelled tickets during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period, regardless of whether the air carrier cancelled an entire flight or the passengers cancelled their individual tickets.
The bill permits air carriers and tickets agents to offer alternative forms of compensation, including credit, or vouchers, provided that such offer is valid indefinitely and the offer includes a clear and conspicuous notice of the passenger's right to a cash refund.
Additionally, the bill provides that passengers who received an alternative form of compensation prior to the enactment of this bill, but have not used it, may request a cash refund to replace the alternative compensation.
What just happenedMay 26, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 22, 2020
- May 26, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Aviation Subcommittee - May 22, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Financial Services Committee - May 22, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - May 22, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 22, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House