FAIR Fees Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10516, titled the FAIR Fees Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Transportation to create regulations within 270 days of the act's passage. These regulations would prohibit air carriers from charging fees for passenger air transportation that are unreasonable or not proportional to the costs the carriers actually incur. The bill specifies fees related to changing or canceling reservations, baggage, seat selection, and priority boarding as areas to be regulated, along with any other fees for passenger flights.
The bill specifically aims to ensure that fees are tied to actual costs. For instance, when assessing fees for reservation changes or cancellations, the Secretary would consider the net benefit or cost to the airline, including their ability to refill the seat and potential differences in fare. For baggage fees, the costs of processing would be considered. A key provision for seat selection fees is to ensure that children 13 or younger can be seated with their accompanying adults at no extra charge.
H.R. 10516 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 21, 2026, by Representative Steve Cohen and co-sponsored by Representatives Khanna and Garcia of Illinois. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It is currently in its early stages of the legislative process.
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Timeline
21 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10516 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10516, titled the FAIR Fees Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Transportation to create regulations within 270 days of the act's passage. These regulations would prohibit air carriers from charging fees for passenger air transportation that are unreasonable or not proportional to the costs the carriers actually incur. The bill specifies fees related to changing or canceling reservations, baggage, seat selection, and priority boarding as areas to be regulated, along with any other fees for passenger flights. The bill specifically aims to ensure that fees are tied to actual costs. For instance, when assessing fees for reservation changes or cancellations, the Secretary would consider the net benefit or cost to the airline, including their ability to refill the seat and potential differences in fare. For baggage fees, the costs of processing would be considered. A key provision for seat selection fees is to ensure that children 13 or younger can be seated with their accompanying adults at no extra charge. H.R. 10516 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 21, 2026, by Representative Steve Cohen and co-sponsored by Representatives Khanna and Garcia of Illinois. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It is currently in its early stages of the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 10516 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10516. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10516?
- H.R. 10516 was sponsored by Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10516?
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (21 Sep 2026).
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