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Enhanced Protection for Disabled Air Passengers' Rights

This new act requires the Department of Transportation to annually report on aviation consumer complaints from passengers with disabilities. This aims to increase transparency and accountability for airlines, potentially improving service quality and accessibility for disabled air travelers.
Key points
The Department of Transportation will annually publish reports on complaints from passengers with disabilities, increasing awareness of issues.
Reports will detail the nature of complaints, resolution speed, and actions taken against airlines.
This information will be publicly available, allowing citizens to assess how airlines handle services for passengers with disabilities.
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Print number: 118_HR_1445
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2023-03-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1445.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Transportation will annually publish reports on complaints from passengers with disabilities, increasing awareness of issues.
  • Reports will detail the nature of complaints, resolution speed, and actions taken against airlines.
  • This information will be publicly available, allowing citizens to assess how airlines handle services for passengers with disabilities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

CATEGORIES

Transport