What Happened
Bipartisan Group Urges Action to Ensure Passenger Safety on Commercial Flights
A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, is calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to guarantee that emergency medical kits on every commercial aircraft include epinephrine, a life-saving medication for anaphylaxis. The lawmakers argue that the FAA’s proposed rule, which would make epinephrine optional, threatens passenger safety and reverses previous progress made to ensure the safety of all passengers. The call to action comes as the public comment period closes on the FAA’s proposed rule, as reported by Senator Duckworth’s office.