Bills are now ready for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives
Thursday, December 18, 2025 – The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced two bipartisan bills supported by The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) that would modernize aviation consumer policy and strengthen the stability of the aviation system overall.
The first is the ACPAC Modernization Act (H.R. 5663). This bill would finally give ticket agents a formal seat on the Department of Transportation’s Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC). Today, ticket agents such as Online Travel Agencies, Global Distribution Systems, metasearch platforms, and Travel Management Companies, handle nearly 40 percent of airline ticket sales and are often the first point of contact for travelers dealing with refunds, fees, and flight disruptions. Travel Tech worked closely with lawmakers, including the sponsors Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), to make the case that DOT needs a ticket agent perspective at the table, while also mobilizing member support through a Travel Tech Action Alert encouraging outreach to Congress. Adding a ticket agent to ACPAC would give Travel Tech members a direct opportunity to share operational expertise and help inform consumer protection policies based on how airline tickets are sold and serviced today.
The Committee also advanced the Aviation Funding Solvency Act (H.R. 6086), which is designed to keep the aviation system running during a government shutdown. The bill allows the FAA to continue its most important work and ensures air traffic controllers and other essential staff continue to get paid. This helps avoid flight delays, cancellations, and confusion for travelers. Travel Tech supported the bill alongside other major aviation groups and was thanked by name in the House T&I Committee’s official press release highlighting support for H.R. 6086.
Both bills passed the Committee with bipartisan support. Travel Tech appreciates the Committee’s leadership and is proud to have played a constructive role in advancing practical, common-sense solutions that protect travelers and strengthen the aviation system. Travel Tech looks forward to continuing its work with Congress and industry partners to advance both bills.
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