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114-hr-4490114th Congress

SEAT Act of 2016

Sponsored By: Representative Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

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Summary

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.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

TN • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/9/2016

  • Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 2/9/2016

  • CHARLES RANGEL

    NY • D

    Sponsored 2/11/2016

  • Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]

    IL • R

    Sponsored 2/24/2016

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 2/25/2016

  • RICHARD NOLAN

    MN • D

    Sponsored 3/1/2016

  • Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 3/15/2016

  • Rep. Takai, Mark [D-HI-1]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 4/14/2016

  • Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/7/2016

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