I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5315 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 15, 2018 Mr. Donovan (for himself and Mr. Cohen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the storage of live animals in overhead compartments of airplanes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Planes Ensuring Total Safety Act or the PETS Act . 2. Protection of pets on airplanes Not later than 1 year from the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall promulgate regulations that— (1) prohibit the storing of a live animal in any overhead compartment of any flight in air transportation (as defined in section 40102(a)(5) of title 49, United States Code); and (2) establish civil fines for violations of the prohibition under paragraph (1).