Analyst Brief March 18, 2026

H.R. 5663 — ACPAC Modernization Act, as amended

Current Status

Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Executive Summary

This bill, titled the "ACPAC Modernization Act," aims to update the scope and operations of the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC). It amends Section 411 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to explicitly include "ticket agents" within the committee's advisory purview. Introduced by Ms. Titus and Mr. Bilirakis, the legislation seeks to modernize consumer protection in the aviation sector by expanding the committee's focus to cover a broader range of industry stakeholders.

Bill Data

Primary Sponsor

Ms. TITUS

Bill Number

H. R. 5663

Session

119th

Co-Sponsors

Mr. BILIRAKIS
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Arguments For

  • Enhances consumer protection by ensuring advisory oversight extends to ticket agents, closing a potential gap in current regulations.
  • Modernizes the advisory committee's mandate, reflecting the evolving landscape of the aviation industry and consumer interactions.
  • Bipartisan sponsorship signals a collaborative approach to aviation policy, potentially easing passage through Congress.
  • Provides a structured forum for addressing consumer complaints and issues related to ticket purchasing, improving public trust in the aviation sector.

Likely Supporters

Consumer advocacy groupsDepartment of TransportationAirlines for America (A4A) (if seen as clarifying roles)

Arguments Against

  • Could impose new compliance burdens on ticket agents, potentially leading to increased operational costs that might be passed on to consumers.
  • Expanding the committee's scope might dilute its focus or slow down its ability to address core aviation consumer issues effectively.
  • The definition and scope of 'ticket agents' could be broad, leading to unforeseen regulatory complexities or disputes.
  • Potential for industry pushback if new advisory recommendations translate into costly mandates without clear benefits.

Likely Opponents

Some independent ticket agent associationsGroups advocating for deregulation or reduced government oversight

📋 Key Provisions

  • Establishes the short title as the “ACPAC Modernization Act”.
  • Amends Section 411 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.
  • Expands the scope of the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC) to include advising on matters related to "ticket agents" by adding them to subsection (b).
  • Makes conforming technical amendments to punctuation in paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection (b) and strikes "ticket agents," from subsection (i).
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The bill's short title is the 'ACPAC Modernization Act'.

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"This Act may be cited as the “ACPAC Modernization"

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It amends Section 411 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.

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"Section 411 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act"

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The bill adds 'ticket agents' to subsection (b) of the Act.

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"“(5) ticket agents.”; and"

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It modifies paragraph (3) of subsection (b) by striking '; and'.

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"(A) in paragraph (3) by striking “; and""

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The bill strikes 'ticket agents,' from subsection (i).

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"(2) in subsection (i) by striking "ticket agents,""