H.R. 8972 — Introduced in House

I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8972 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2024Mr. Posey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to update certain regulations to allow for expanded use of lap held child restraints during flights, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safety for Our Babies Act of 2024. 2. Lap held child restraints Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall update sections 91.107, 121.311, 125.211, and 135.128 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, and any such other related regulations as the Administrator determines appropriate, to remove any prohibition, restriction, or condition on an adult accompanying a child under the age of 2 on an aircraft choosing to secure such child in a lap held child restraint approved and provided by such adult during movement on the surface, takeoff, or landing.