ACPAC Modernization Act

House Bill

H.R. 5663

119th Congress

ACPAC Modernization Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dina Titus

D - NV

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This bill adds ticket agents (like online travel agencies and booking sites) to the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee that advises the DOT on airline passenger rights. The committee currently only includes representatives from airlines, airports, disability groups, and consumers - not the intermediaries who often sell tickets.

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Introduced12/18/2025

StatusOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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ACPAC Modernization Act

This bill adds ticket agents (like online travel agencies and booking sites) to the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee that advises the DOT on airline passenger rights. The committee currently only includes representatives from airlines, airports,

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This bill adds ticket agents (like online travel agencies and booking sites) to the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee that advises the DOT on airline passenger rights. The committee currently only includes representatives from airlines, airports, disability groups, and consumers - not the intermediaries who often sell tickets.

Bill Number: 5663
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Fact Sheet

Title: ACPAC Modernization Act
Bill Number: 5663
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Summary: This bill adds ticket agents (like online travel agencies and booking sites) to the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee that advises the DOT on airline passenger rights. The committee currently only includes representatives from airlines, airports, disability groups, and consumers - not

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill adds ticket agents (like online travel agencies and booking sites) to the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee that advises the DOT on airline passenger rights. The committee currently only includes representatives from airlines, airports, disability groups, and consumers - not the intermediaries who often sell tickets.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Adds "ticket agents" as a new member category on the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee
Amends the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
Committee advises DOT on issues like flight delays, cancellations, baggage fees, and passenger rights
Recognizes growing role of online travel agencies (Expedia, Kayak, etc.) in airline bookings
Simple technical fix to modernize committee composition

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Air travelers could benefit from having ticket agents represented in consumer protection discussions, as these companies often handle customer service issues when flights are disrupted. Online travel agencies like Expedia, Orbitz, and Kayak would gain a formal voice in aviation policy. Airlines may face different perspectives in committee deliberations. This is a modest governance change rather than a major policy shift.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5663, 119th Congress (2025). "ACPAC Modernization Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-5663

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