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WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act

USA117th CongressHR-9342| House 
| Updated: 11/17/2022
James R. Langevin

James R. Langevin

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Working to Help Ensure Equity for Lithium-ion-powered Chairs on Airplanes Act or the WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct an annual survey on all carriers and foreign air carriers to compile the policies regarding lithium-ion battery-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids of each U.S. air carrier and foreign air carrier and determine whether any of the policies are more restrictive than FAA safety standards or inconsistent with FAA standards for adequate protection. The bill requires air carriers with inconsistent or more restrictive policies than the FAA and those that do not have a policy in effect to update their policies.
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Timeline
Nov 17, 2022
Introduced in House
Nov 17, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 17, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • November 17, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • November 17, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • November 17, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act

USA117th CongressHR-9342| House 
| Updated: 11/17/2022
Working to Help Ensure Equity for Lithium-ion-powered Chairs on Airplanes Act or the WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct an annual survey on all carriers and foreign air carriers to compile the policies regarding lithium-ion battery-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids of each U.S. air carrier and foreign air carrier and determine whether any of the policies are more restrictive than FAA safety standards or inconsistent with FAA standards for adequate protection. The bill requires air carriers with inconsistent or more restrictive policies than the FAA and those that do not have a policy in effect to update their policies.
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Timeline
Nov 17, 2022
Introduced in House
Nov 17, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 17, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • November 17, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • November 17, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • November 17, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
James R. Langevin

James R. Langevin

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted