H.R. 5556

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title 49, United States Code, to require air carriers to transfer funds to a ticket agent for cancelled or significantly delayed or changed flights within the time required for air carriers and ticket agents to provide refunds to passengers, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · September 23, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Salazar · Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Table of contents

• H.R. 5556
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed or changed flights

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Flight Refund Fairness Act.

SEC. 2. Refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed or changed flights

• Section 42305(e) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—
  • in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking promptlyand inserting , not later than the date described in subsection (b),; and
  • in paragraph (3)—
    • by striking and inserting the following:
      • (A) Timing
        • In providing refunds under this subsection, a ticket agent shall provide such a refund to an individual not later than 7 days after the ticket agent receives the funds transferred by the air carrier or foreign air carrier.
      • (B) Alternatives
        • A refund
    • in subparagraph (B), as designated by paragraph (2), by striking subsections (b) andand inserting subsection.