S. 5251: ACPAC Modernization Act

This bill would make a small change to an existing federal aviation consumer protection advisory committee.

What the bill changes

• It updates the list of organizations or interests the committee is supposed to include or consider.
• Specifically, it adds ticket agents to the committee’s membership or coverage list.
• It also removes a separate reference to “ticket agents” from another part of the law, which appears to be a technical cleanup so the wording is consistent.

What the advisory committee is

The aviation consumer protection advisory committee is a federal group that gives advice on issues affecting air travelers, such as consumer rights and airline-related protections. This bill would not create a new agency or program; it would adjust who is included in the existing committee framework.

Practical effect

In plain terms, the bill would likely give ticket agents a formal role in discussions about airline consumer protection. That could mean they have representation when the committee makes recommendations or reviews issues involving airline ticketing and customer service.

Relevant Companies

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