Bill · S. 5251· Senate(119-S-5251)
ACPAC Modernization Act
- Introduced
- 8/5/2026
- Last activity
- 8/5/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Jacky Rosen
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the ACPAC Modernization Act''. It aims to modify the termination of the aviation consumer protection advisory committee. Specifically, it seeks to amend Section 411 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. The changes involve adjusting the language regarding how the committee's terms are listed. This includes adding ticket agents'' to a specific paragraph within subsection (b). It also removes the term ``ticket agents'' from subsection (i).
Yes
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+1
The bill updates the advisory committee structure, which may slightly enhance consumer protection through more inclusive representation.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill makes technical amendments to how the advisory committee is constituted, promoting more transparent group listings.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Updating Committee Membership: The bill adds ``ticket agents'' to the list of groups within subsection (b) of Section 411. This could be considered positive as it modifies the scope of the aviation consumer protection advisory committee.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Removal of Terms: The bill strikes the term ``ticket agents'' from subsection (i) of Section 411. This change represents a modification to the existing structure of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 8/5/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced in Senate
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