Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act

House Bill

H.R. 3762

119th Congress

Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Steve Cohen

Representative

Democratic

TN-9

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

The Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish new evacuation standards for commercial airplanes, taking into account the needs of passengers of different ages, those with disabilities, and those who don't speak English. The goal is to ensure all passengers can safely and efficiently evacuate an airplane during an emergency.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

SponsorSteve Cohen (D-TN)

Introduced6/5/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Mean

ChamberHouse

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Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act

The Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish new evacuation standards for commercial airplanes, taking into account the needs of passengers of different ages, those with disabilities, and those

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The Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish new evacuation standards for commercial airplanes, taking into account the needs of passengers of different ages, those with disabilities, and those who don't speak English. The goal is to ensure all passengers can safely and efficiently evacuate an airplane during an emergency.

Bill Number: 3762
Sponsor: Steve Cohen (D-TN)
Introduced: 6/5/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Mean
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Title: Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act
Bill Number: 3762
Sponsor: Steve Cohen (D-TN)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Mean
Introduced: 6/5/2025
Summary: The Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish new evacuation standards for commercial airplanes, taking into account the needs of passengers of different ages, those with disabilities, and those who don't speak English. The goal is to

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish new evacuation standards for commercial airplanes, taking into account the needs of passengers of different ages, those with disabilities, and those who don't speak English. The goal is to ensure all passengers can safely and efficiently evacuate an airplane during an emergency.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue a final rule establishing evacuation standards for transport category airplanes. In issuing the rule, the FAA must consider the impact of certain factors on the safe and efficient evacuation of an airplane. These factors include <ul> <li>the ability of passengers of different ages (e.g., infants, children, and senior citizens); </li> <li>the ability of passengers with disabilities;</li> <li>the ability of passengers who do not speak English; and</li> <li> seat size, seat pitch, and aisle width. </ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the FAA to set new evacuation standards for commercial airplanes
Standards must consider the needs of passengers of different ages, those with disabilities, and those who don't speak English
Aims to ensure all passengers can safely and quickly evacuate an airplane during an emergency

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would affect all passengers on commercial flights in the United States, particularly those who may face additional challenges during an evacuation, such as young children, elderly travelers, and people with disabilities. The new FAA standards could lead to changes in airplane seating, aisle width, and other design elements to facilitate faster and safer evacuations for all.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Aviation and airports

Department of Transportation

Disability and paralysis

Disability assistance

Transportation safety and security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3762, 119th Congress (2025). "Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3762

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