S-1167 : 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
2017-05-17IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2017-05-17IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Brian Schatz [D] (HI)
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Policy Area :

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

Related Bills

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