Rep. Dina Titus’s Bill to Modernize ACPAC Passes the House

Rep. Dina Titus's Bill to Modernize ACPAC Passes the House

Washington, DC - Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01)'s ACPAC Modernization Act passed the House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support. The Congresswoman's legislation would add a representative for ticket agents to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC). The ACPAC Modernization Act will now be sent to the Senate for consideration.

The ACPAC is a federal advisory body established by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2012 for the purpose of providing recommendations to the Department of Transportation for improving consumer protections in air travel. As required by its chartering statute, the current ACPAC membership comprises one representative each from U.S. airlines, airports, consumer groups, and State or local governments.

The ACPAC Modernization Act would expand its membership to include a representative for travel agents, better reflecting consumer relations with those entities and ensuring a more streamlined, customer-friendly travel experience. Travel agents build their business on their unmatched expertise leading with the wants and needs of travelers and thereby will provide valuable insight into ACPAC's work.

"Ticket agents, including 2,700 travel advisors in Nevada, generated $1 billion in sales in 2024 and play a critical role in Las Vegas's tourism industry," said Rep. Titus. "I am proud that my ACPAC Modernization Act passed the House with bipartisan support and encourage my colleagues in the Senate to send this commonsense bill to the President's desk. My legislation will help DOT better protect travelers' interests and support our travel and tourism economy. When we prioritize consumer protection and the passenger experience in aviation, everyone wins."

"Travel advisors are an integral part of the travel ecosystem, serving both as advocates for their clients and as key contributors to the broader marketplace," said Zane Kerby, American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) President and CEO. "We are grateful to Rep. Dina Titus for introducing and championing this important legislation. Today's action brings us closer to ensuring advisors' real-world expertise helps inform the policies that directly affect both travelers and the businesses that support them."

"With passage of H.R. 5663, the ACPAC Modernization Act, the U.S. House has taken an important step to ensure the Department of Transportation has the expertise needed to address today's airline consumer protection challenges. We thank Congresswoman Titus for her leadership and for recognizing the essential role ticket agents play in supporting millions of consumers," said Laura Chadwick, President & CEO, the Travel Technology Association.