Aviation Consumer Protection Committee Bill

Official: ACPAC Modernization Act

IntroducedSeptember 30, 2025

Transportation and Public WorksExecutive agency funding and structureAdvisory bodiesAviation and airportsConsumer affairsDepartment of Transportation

Why This Matters

This bill updates the aviation consumer protection advisory committee by extending its existence and including ticket agents as members. This change is important to better represent consumer interests in air travel.

If you travel by plane, this bill could help improve protections for your rights as a consumer.

Affects: Air travelers and ticket agents will be directly affected by these changes.

Summary

ACPAC Modernization Act This bill expands the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC) membership to include a ticket agent representative. ACPAC advises the Department of Transportation in carrying out activities relating to airline customer service improvements. Under current law, the membership must include one representative each of (1) air carriers, (2) airport operators, (3) state or local governments with expertise in consumer protection matters, and (4) nonprofit public interest groups with expertise in consumer protection matters.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill changes when the aviation consumer protection advisory committee will end. 2. It adds ticket agents as members of the advisory committee. 3. The bill updates the rules for how the committee operates. 4. It aims to improve consumer protection in the aviation industry.

Who is affected?

Air travelers and ticket agents will be directly affected by these changes.