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H.R. 563 (101st)

Air Travel Rights for Blind Individuals Act

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Introduced

19 January 1989

Last action

9 February 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Sponsors

Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Natcher, William H. [D-KY-2], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Patterson, Elizabeth [D-SC-4], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17], Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Rowland, John G. [R-CT-5], Rep. Grandy, Fred [R-IA-6], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Hubbard, Carroll, Jr. [D-KY-1], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3], Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [D-AR-2]

Subjects

Transport, Aviation

Source updated

26 August 2025

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 19 January 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 February 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

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