A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for certain remedies for air transportation passengers with disabilities who are discriminated against, and for other purposes.
Sponsor
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Cosponsors (5)
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Latest Action
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2026-06-18
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationReferred To · 2026-06-18
Plain-English Summary
This bill would give airline passengers with disabilities stronger legal protections and remedies if they face discrimination while flying, such as being denied boarding or mistreated by airline staff. It would allow affected passengers to pursue complaints and potentially receive compensation for violations of their rights. The changes aim to ensure that people with disabilities can travel by air with the same access and dignity as other passengers.
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