110 HR 2008 IH: Airline Personnel Training Enhancement U.S. House of Representatives 2007-04-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2007 Mr. Udall of New Mexico introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations that require air carriers to provide training for flight attendants and gate attendants regarding serving alcohol and dealing with disruptive passengers, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act.

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Regulations

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations under chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code, that require air carriers to provide initial and annual recurring training for flight attendants and gate attendants regarding serving alcohol, dealing with disruptive passengers, and recognizing intoxicated persons. The training shall include situational training on methods of handling an intoxicated person who is belligerent.