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HR 563 101th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Airline passenger traffic Blind Transportation and the physically handicapped

Air Travel Rights for Blind Individuals Act

Introduced: January 19, 1989 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 9, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jan 19, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Jan 19, 1989
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Air Travel Rights for Blind Individuals Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to preclude an air carrier from establishing aircraft seating restrictions based upon a passenger's visual acuity or use of a white cane or dog guide or other such means of assistance.

What's happening now February 9, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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