Fair Fees Act
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
H.R. 10517, the Fair Fees Act, would require airlines and foreign air carriers to provide full cash refunds for flights that are canceled by the carrier, or are significantly delayed or changed, if the passenger chooses not to accept rebooking or any alternative compensation offered. A significant delay is defined as arriving three or more hours late for domestic flights and six or more hours late for international flights. Passengers would also be entitled to a full cash refund if they cancel their own ticket up to 48 hours before departure.
This bill affects passengers who purchase tickets for flights to, from, or within the United States, as well as the airlines and foreign air carriers that operate these flights. Ticket agents would also be subject to these refund requirements within one year of the bill's enactment, with the Secretary of Transportation issuing rules to ensure funds are transferred to agents responsible for issuing refunds. Airlines would need to update their systems to notify passengers of their right to a refund.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 21, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been considered by the committee, nor has it moved to the Senate or been signed into law.
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Timeline
21 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10517 do?
- H.R. 10517, the Fair Fees Act, would require airlines and foreign air carriers to provide full cash refunds for flights that are canceled by the carrier, or are significantly delayed or changed, if the passenger chooses not to accept rebooking or any alternative compensation offered. A significant delay is defined as arriving three or more hours late for domestic flights and six or more hours late for international flights. Passengers would also be entitled to a full cash refund if they cancel their own ticket up to 48 hours before departure. This bill affects passengers who purchase tickets for flights to, from, or within the United States, as well as the airlines and foreign air carriers that operate these flights. Ticket agents would also be subject to these refund requirements within one year of the bill's enactment, with the Secretary of Transportation issuing rules to ensure funds are transferred to agents responsible for issuing refunds. Airlines would need to update their systems to notify passengers of their right to a refund. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 21, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been considered by the committee, nor has it moved to the Senate or been signed into law.
- Has H.R. 10517 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10517. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10517?
- H.R. 10517 was sponsored by Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10517?
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (21 Sep 2026).
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