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H.R. 5502119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Sep 19, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 5502 bans airlines and ticket sellers from raising fares 30% or more above normal during declared disasters or emergencies.
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HR 5502 would prohibit airlines and ticket sellers from raising airfare prices by 30% or more above normal levels during a declared disaster or emergency. The Department of Transportation would write rules defining what counts as an excessive price increase, using 30% as the minimum threshold. Violations would be treated as unfair and deceptive business practices under existing federal law.
The bill would directly affect airlines, online travel booking sites, and any other businesses that sell plane tickets. Travelers buying tickets during disasters or emergencies, especially those evacuating, would also be affected.
People in disaster-prone areas, such as those facing hurricanes or wildfires, often need last-minute flights urgently, making them vulnerable to sharp price increases. The bill also directs the FAA to study whether this kind of pricing has already occurred during past disasters and report findings to Congress within one year.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.