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.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: See S.2703.(1986-09-18)
Plain Language Summary
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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.…
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Cosponsors (20)
18 Democrats2 Republicans