Bill · H.R. 5847· House(119-HR-5847)
Airline Travelers Right to Know Act
- Introduced
- 10/28/2025
- Last activity
- 10/29/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Sponsored by
- Adriano Espaillat
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the Airline Travelers Right to Know Act, requires the Federal Aviation Administration to implement a policy informing passengers, pilots, and cabin crew about potential exposure to toxic fumes on aircraft. Air carriers must disclose health risks, cancer-causing chemicals, and safety management systems immediately after ticket purchase and in crew contracts. The legislation mandates that passengers and crew have the right to use cabin oxygen masks and requires aircraft operators to install toxic fume sensors. Additionally, the bill orders the notification of affected individuals when toxic fumes are detected and allows crewmembers to decline assignments on aircraft with unresolved fume issues without being penalized. Penalties and civil fines are established for companies that violate disclosure rules, make false statements, or fail to submit required reports.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
Increases corporate and government accountability by requiring public reports, immediate notifications, and strict civil penalties for false statements.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+4
Enhances consumer protection by requiring airlines to disclose potential toxic fume exposures and provide safety information.
Would union members be better off under this?+3
Strongly supports airline crew unions and workers by providing notification rights and the ability to decline unsafe flight assignments.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
Imposes new regulatory compliance costs, mandatory sensor installations, and strict financial penalties on air carriers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Informed Ticket Purchasing: Under Section 45402 and Section 45403, passengers receive details on potential toxic fume exposure immediately after purchasing a ticket and must indicate an understanding of this exposure. This is positive because it gives everyday travelers transparent health and safety information before they step onto a plane.
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Health Protections and Oxygen Access: Under Section 45402 and Subsection (e), air carriers must provide information on safety systems like oxygen therapy, grant the right to use cabin oxygen masks during a toxic fume event, and ensure mobile oxygen masks are available for crewmembers. This directly benefits the health and safety of everyone on board during an emergency.
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Crew Safety Rights: Under Section 45405, aircraft operators must inform crewmembers of recent toxic fume exposures and allow them to decline flight assignments on affected aircraft if the issue is unresolved, without facing penalties. This protects workers from being forced into unsafe working conditions.
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Accountability for Airlines: Under Section 45402, Section 45406, Section 45407, and Subsection (d), operators face civil penalties, $100,000 fines for missing reports, and penalties for false statements, alongside a mandate to install toxic fume sensors. This holds elected and appointed officials and corporate operators accountable for keeping the public safe.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Passenger Requirements: Under Section 45403, passengers are required to indicate an understanding of potential toxic fume exposure during the ticket purchase process. This could add friction, confusion, or delays for individuals trying to simply book travel.
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 Union Workers+3Good For Children+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Women+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Business Owners-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+4Improves Union Protections+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- 10/29/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 10/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House