Rick Larsen (D-WA)
Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act
A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 7.
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act," directs the Secretary of Transportation to take action regarding air carriers. It requires certain air carriers to create and frequently update an operational resiliency strategy. These strategies are intended to prevent or limit the impact of flight disruptions on passengers. The strategies must cover topics like severe weather, staffing models, and technology systems. Additionally, the Comptroller General is tasked with auditing the effectiveness of these strategies.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill aims to protect airline passengers from disruptions and enhance industry stability.
- Scored +4
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill requires airlines to address cybersecurity risks to prevent flight disruptions.
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands the Secretary of Transportation's role in requiring operational strategies from carriers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction in flight disruptions: The requirement for carriers to develop an operational resiliency strategy aims to "prevent or limit the impact of future flight disruptions on passengers" (Section 2(a)).
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Improved weather and event preparedness: Carriers must describe how they seek to "prevent or limit the impact" of severe weather and other anticipated disruptive events on passengers (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Better staffing and scheduling: The strategy requires looking at "staffing models" to ensure the workforce can "adequately respond to such events and reschedule passengers, flight crews, operations staff, and other appropriate personnel" (Section 2(b)(2)(A)).
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Enhanced system reliability: The bill requires carriers to address the "preparedness of" information and technology systems, such as "crew scheduling systems," to "continue operations after such an event or disruption" (Section 2(b)(2)(B)).
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Increased cybersecurity: Carriers must address "known cybersecurity risks and information technology deficiencies and vulnerabilities" to prevent disruptions (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Consumer protection: The Secretary may identify other issues necessary to "protect consumers and maintain the operational stability of the airline industry" (Section 2(b)(5)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill aims to protect airline passengers from disruptions and enhance industry stability.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the Secretary of Transportation's role in requiring operational strategies from carriers. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill includes an audit process and subsequent report to Congress to evaluate effectiveness.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill requires airlines to address cybersecurity risks to prevent flight disruptions.
- 6/11/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 7.
- 5/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/18/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 5/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana