Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee Reauthorization and Accountability Act of 2025

Section 1. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the 'Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee Reauthorization and Accountability Act of 2025'. Section 2. Reauthorization. The Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee established under 49 U.S.C. 42301 is reauthorized for a period of five years beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. The Committee shall continue to advise the Secretary of Transportation on matters relating to consumer protections in air transportation, including but not limited to ticket refunds, baggage fees, passenger rights, and accessibility. Section 3. Membership and Transparency. The Committee shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Secretary, with balanced representation from airlines, consumer advocacy groups, airport operators, and state aviation authorities. At least one member shall represent the interests of passengers with disabilities. All meetings shall be open to the public, and the Committee shall publish a public docket of its recommendations within 30 days of each meeting. Section 4. Funding and Oversight. The Secretary shall allocate $500,000 per fiscal year from the general fund of the Department of Transportation to support the Committee's operations. The Inspector General of the Department of Transportation shall conduct an annual audit of the Committee's expenditures and publish the results. The Committee shall submit an annual report to the Congress on its activities and recommendations. Section 5. Sunset and Enforcement. The Committee shall terminate on the date five years after enactment unless reauthorized by Congress. If the Committee fails to meet at least twice per year or fails to submit required reports, the Secretary shall dissolve the Committee and notify Congress.