HR-2485 : Still Just a Bill

Airplane Kids In Transit Safety Act of 2017 or the Airplane KITS Act

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to: (1) consider whether federal regulations covering minimum contents of approved emergency medical kits, including first-aid kits, for passenger aircraft include appropriate medications and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children; and (2) revise regulations as appropriate.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-05-18CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.House committee actions
2017-05-17IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2017-05-17IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Aviation and airports
  • Child health
  • Department of Transportation
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Transportation safety and security

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