Bill · H.R. 5579· House(119-HR-5579)
ETA Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/26/2025
- Last activity
- 12/1/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Gottheimer
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Enhancing Transparency from Airlines Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue specific regulations regarding airline passenger delayed flight compensation. It seeks to codify two existing final rules: "Refunds and Other Consumer Protections" and "Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees." Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to create regulations for flight delay compensation. Under these new rules, air carriers would be required to pay passengers for significant delays. Compensation amounts would range from $200 to $500 based on the length of the delay.
Yes· 3 of 19
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+7
The bill codifies refund rules and mandates compensation for passengers facing significant flight delays.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill provides direct cash compensation to travelers when airlines fail to meet arrival schedules.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
The bill provides direct cash compensation to travelers when airlines fail to meet arrival schedules.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes new compensation requirements on air carriers that may affect airline business operations.
Would billionaires be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes new compensation requirements on air carriers that may affect airline business operations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Codification of Consumer Protections: The bill gives the force and effect of law to the "Refunds and Other Consumer Protections" rule and the "Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees" rule (Section 2(a)). This provides established protections for passengers.
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Compensation for Delayed Domestic Flights: Passengers on domestic flights who arrive at their destination 3 or more hours after their scheduled arrival time would be entitled to compensation (Section 2(b)).
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Compensation for Delayed International Flights: Passengers on international flights who arrive 6 or more hours after their scheduled arrival time would be entitled to compensation (Section 2(b)).
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Guaranteed Compensation Amounts: The bill establishes a specific compensation range of not less than $200 and not more than $500, depending on the length of the delay (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Farmers+2Good For Gun Owners+2Good For High Income Households+2Good For High Net Worth Individuals+2Good For Immigrants+2Good For L G B T Q Community+2Good For Men+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Students+2Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+2Good For Union Workers+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Veterans+2Good For Women+2Good For Billionaires-3Good For Business Owners-3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+7
- 12/1/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 9/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House