WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of

Transportation said on Thursday it is proposing to bar U.S. and

foreign airlines from charging fees to seat families with young

children together on a flight if adjacent seats are available

during booking.

The Biden administration said in February 2023 it planned to

write regulations barring the fees as officials pressured

airlines to voluntarily not charge them.

In May, Congress passed legislation that President Joe Biden

signed into law directing a ban on the practice.