legislation: 99-hr-5154

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99-hr-5154 99 hr 5154 A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to ensure that air carriers do not discriminate against handicapped persons in providing air transportation. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1986-07-14 1986-09-18 See S.2703. House Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7] NY D A000022 28 Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit an air carrier from: (1) unjustly discriminating against a handicapped person; and (2) imposing unreasonable restrictions upon placing equipment on board an aircraft if needed by such person to use the air carrier's facilities. Requires air carriers to provide: (1) handicapped persons the same services as are provided to non-handicapped persons; and (2) equipment to enable handicapped persons to use the air carrier's facilities. Permits aggrieved persons to bring a civil action in a United States district court for violations of this Act. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  

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