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Store On-Board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-4446| House 
| Updated: 7/3/2023
Greg Stanton

Greg Stanton

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (3)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Store On-Board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act of 2023 This bill requires an air carrier (including a foreign air carrier) to provide information and training on requirements for onboard wheelchairs. Specifically, in the case of an aircraft that is required to be equipped with an onboard wheelchair, an air carrier must provide information on its website (and in any place where a passenger can make a reservation) on the rights and responsibilities of both passengers and air carriers. This information must include the requirement that aircraft with more than 60 passenger seats and an accessible lavatory must be equipped with an onboard wheelchair. An air carrier must also require that all personnel who regularly interact with the traveling public, including contractors, complete annual training regarding assisting a qualified individual with a disability. The training must include information on the availability of accessible lavatories and onboard wheelchairs and the right to request an onboard wheelchair. The Department of Transportation must conduct a public awareness campaign on the rights of qualified individuals with a disability. The bill provides for increased civil penalties against an air carrier for failure to equip an aircraft with an onboard wheelchair.
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Timeline
Jun 30, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 3, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • June 30, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 30, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 3, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

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  • S 118-1939: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
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Store On-Board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-4446| House 
| Updated: 7/3/2023
Store On-Board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act of 2023 This bill requires an air carrier (including a foreign air carrier) to provide information and training on requirements for onboard wheelchairs. Specifically, in the case of an aircraft that is required to be equipped with an onboard wheelchair, an air carrier must provide information on its website (and in any place where a passenger can make a reservation) on the rights and responsibilities of both passengers and air carriers. This information must include the requirement that aircraft with more than 60 passenger seats and an accessible lavatory must be equipped with an onboard wheelchair. An air carrier must also require that all personnel who regularly interact with the traveling public, including contractors, complete annual training regarding assisting a qualified individual with a disability. The training must include information on the availability of accessible lavatories and onboard wheelchairs and the right to request an onboard wheelchair. The Department of Transportation must conduct a public awareness campaign on the rights of qualified individuals with a disability. The bill provides for increased civil penalties against an air carrier for failure to equip an aircraft with an onboard wheelchair.
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Timeline
Jun 30, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 3, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • June 30, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 30, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 3, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Greg Stanton

Greg Stanton

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (3)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 118-1939: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsCivil actions and liabilityDisability and health-based discrimination