HR 5154 · 99th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to ensure that air carriers do not discriminate against handicapped persons in providing air transportation.

Introduced 1986-07-14· Sponsored by Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: See S.2703.(1986-09-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit an air carrier from: (1) unjustly discriminating against a handicapped person; and (2) imposing unreasonable restrictions upon placing equipment on board an aircraft if needed by such person to use the air carrier's facilities. Requires air carriers to provide: (1) handicapped persons the same services as are provided to non-handicapped persons; and (2) equipment to enable handicapped persons to use the air carrier's facilities. Permits aggrieved persons to bring a civil action in a United States district court for violations of this Act.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans