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A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for certain remedies for air transportation passengers with disabilities who are discriminated against, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Jun 18, 2026
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 18, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires airlines to provide remedies for passengers with disabilities who face discrimination, and updates rules for accessible air travel. Updates federal law to better protect the rights of air travelers with disabilities.

Sponsored By

Tammy Baldwin
Democrat · Wisconsin · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 18, 2026
  2. Jun 18, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects air travelers with disabilities, providing them with clearer protections and potential remedies if they experience discrimination. It also impacts airlines, which would need to comply with updated accessibility rules and provide support for passengers with disabilities.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
CommitteeCommittee on Commerce
IntroducedJun 18, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.