HR 1772
WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act
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This bill, the WHEELChairs on Airplanes Act, aims to ensure that airline passengers with disabilities who use lithium-ion-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids are not unfairly denied boarding. It directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to regularly survey airlines and foreign carriers to assess their policies on these devices, ensuring they align with safety standards. If airlines have policies that are more restrictive than required, the FAA will require them to update those policies and may impose civil penalties for noncompliance.
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