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HR0668LRB104 17465 ECR 30891 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, Commercial air travel is a critical component of 

3the nation's transportation infrastructure and is relied upon 

4by millions of Americans, including Illinois residents, for 

5employment, education, family responsibilities, military 

6service, medical care, and civic participation; and

7 WHEREAS, Over time, the average physical dimensions of 

8American adults have changed, reflecting broader demographic 

9and public health trends documented by federal agencies and 

10medical professionals; and

11 WHEREAS, During the same period, many commercial airlines 

12have reduced seat width, legroom, and seat pitch in standard 

13economy cabins in order to increase aircraft capacity and 

14revenue, while base fares and ancillary fees have continued to 

15rise; and

16 WHEREAS, These reductions have occurred in the absence of 

17clear, enforceable federal minimum standards governing 

18passenger seating dimensions, leaving consumer comfort, 

19safety, and accessibility largely unprotected; and

20 WHEREAS, Overly restrictive seating conditions can 

21negatively affect passenger health and safety, including 

HR0668- 2 -LRB104 17465 ECR 30891 r

1increased risk of circulatory issues, musculoskeletal strain, 

2mobility limitations, and heightened discomfort during 

3extended flights; and

4 WHEREAS, Such conditions disproportionately impact 

5seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with temporary 

6injuries, parents traveling with children, veterans, and 

7passengers with medical or mobility-related needs, raising 

8concerns about equity, accessibility, and dignity in air 

9travel; and

10 WHEREAS, Many travelers are effectively required to pay 

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