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WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act

USA118th CongressHR-1772| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2023
Dina Titus

Dina Titus

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (2)
Greg Stanton (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)

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 of all air carriers and foreign air carriers to compile each of their policies regarding lithium-ion battery-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids and determine whether any of the policies are more restrictive than FAA safety standards. The bill requires air carriers with more restrictive policies than the FAA and those that do not have a policy in effect to update their policies. The FAA must assess a civil penalty for any policy of the air carrier that remains noncompliant.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9342
WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act
Mar 23, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 24, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9342
    WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act


  • March 23, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 24, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act

USA118th CongressHR-1772| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2023
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 of all air carriers and foreign air carriers to compile each of their policies regarding lithium-ion battery-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids and determine whether any of the policies are more restrictive than FAA safety standards. The bill requires air carriers with more restrictive policies than the FAA and those that do not have a policy in effect to update their policies. The FAA must assess a civil penalty for any policy of the air carrier that remains noncompliant.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9342
WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act
Mar 23, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 24, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9342
    WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act


  • March 23, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 24, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Dina Titus

Dina Titus

Democratic Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (2)
Greg Stanton (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

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