HR 3883 · 100th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Air Travel Rights for Blind Individuals Act

Introduced 1988-01-28· Sponsored by Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT.(1988-08-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Air Travel Rights for Blind Individuals Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to preclude an air carrier from establishing aircraft seating restrictions based upon a passenger's visual acuity or use of a white cane or dog guide or other such means of assistance.…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans
Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]MN
Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29]CA
Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21]OH
Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2]WV
Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-16]NY
Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3]SC
Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13]NY
Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5]MN
Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18]OH
Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9]IN
Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10]IN
Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1]IA
Rep. Slaughter, D. French, Jr. [R-VA-7]VA
Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7]KY
Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34]CA
Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1]NM
Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]MD
Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19]NY
Rep. Natcher, William H. [D-KY-2]KY
Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]GA