Say No to Indoctrination Act

House Bill

H.R. 2617

119th Congress

Say No to Indoctrination Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.

Introduced:Jun 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Burgess Owens

Representative

Republican

UT-4

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

The 'Say No to Indoctrination Act' would require airlines to provide alternative flights at no extra cost to passengers whose domestic flights are delayed by 3 hours or more, or international flights to/from the U.S. are delayed by 6 hours or more. Airlines would also have to offer full refunds if passengers choose not to travel due to the delay.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

SponsorBurgess Owens (R-UT)

Introduced6/23/2025

StatusOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.

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Say No to Indoctrination Act

The 'Say No to Indoctrination Act' would require airlines to provide alternative flights at no extra cost to passengers whose domestic flights are delayed by 3 hours or more, or international flights to/from the U.S. are delayed by 6 hours or more. Airlines wo

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The 'Say No to Indoctrination Act' would require airlines to provide alternative flights at no extra cost to passengers whose domestic flights are delayed by 3 hours or more, or international flights to/from the U.S. are delayed by 6 hours or more. Airlines would also have to offer full refunds if passengers choose not to travel due to the delay.

Bill Number: 2617
Sponsor: Burgess Owens (R-UT)
Introduced: 6/23/2025
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Title: Say No to Indoctrination Act
Bill Number: 2617
Sponsor: Burgess Owens (R-UT)
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
Introduced: 6/23/2025
Summary: The 'Say No to Indoctrination Act' would require airlines to provide alternative flights at no extra cost to passengers whose domestic flights are delayed by 3 hours or more, or international flights to/from the U.S. are delayed by 6 hours or more. Airlines would also have to offer full refunds if p

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The 'Say No to Indoctrination Act' would require airlines to provide alternative flights at no extra cost to passengers whose domestic flights are delayed by 3 hours or more, or international flights to/from the U.S. are delayed by 6 hours or more. Airlines would also have to offer full refunds if passengers choose not to travel due to the delay.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Choices for Stranded Passengers Act of 2023 This bill requires air carriers (including foreign air carriers) that cause a significant flight delay or cancellation to provide, in certain circumstances, passengers with alternative transportation. For the purposes of this bill, a domestic flight is considered significantly delayed when the departure or arrival has changed by three or more hours; an international flight to or from the United States is significantly delayed at six or more hours. Further, a qualifying flight is a scheduled flight in an aircraft designed for 31 passenger seats or more. Under the bill, an air carrier that has caused a significant delay or cancellation to a qualifying flight must provide a passenger with an alternative flight on another air carrier at no additional charge if that alternative flight would arrive at the destination before the original flight or before another flight by the original air carrier. This requirement does not apply if the passenger voluntarily chooses (1) to accept alternative ground transportation, provided at no additional charge by the air carrier; or (2) not to travel to the original destination and the air carrier promptly provides a full cash refund for the ticket cost and fees. Passengers must be informed of their rights under this bill when booking a ticket and at the time such a delay or cancellation occurs.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Airlines must provide alternative flights at no extra cost if a domestic flight is delayed 3+ hours or an international flight to/from the U.S. is delayed 6+ hours.
Passengers can choose to accept alternative ground transportation or a full refund instead of taking the delayed flight.
Airlines must inform passengers of their rights under this bill when booking tickets and during delays/cancellations.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact airline passengers, especially those traveling on domestic and international flights to/from the U.S. It would ensure travelers have more options and protections if their flights are significantly delayed, helping to minimize the disruptions and costs they face. Airlines would also be affected, as they would need to provide alternative flights or refunds in certain circumstances.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2617, 119th Congress (2025). "Say No to Indoctrination Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2617

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