HR 6923 · 96th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A bill to authorize common carriers to establish special rates for transportation of certain handicapped individuals accompanied by their guide dogs and to authorize guide dogs accompanying their handicapped masters to enter public buildings.

Introduced 1980-03-25· Sponsored by Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.(1980-03-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes common carriers to establish special rates for transportation of handicapped (presently only totally blind) individuals accompanied by guides or guide dogs. Allows guide dogs to enter Government buildings when accompanied by their handicapped (presently blind) masters.…

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