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This bill, the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023, aims to protect the rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation. The key provisions include: 1. Prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in air transportation, such as denying access, providing unequal services, or using discriminatory criteria or methods. 2. Requiring air carriers and foreign air carriers to make reasonable modifications to policies, provide auxiliary aids and services, and ensure the most integrated setting appropriate for passengers with disabilities. 3. Establishing a process for passengers to file disability-related complaints with the Department of Transportation and authorizing civil actions for violations. 4. Directing the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Access Board, to prescribe regulations setting minimum standards for accessibility of aircraft, airport facilities, and online systems like websites and kiosks. The bill aims to modernize and strengthen accessibility requirements in air transportation to ensure individuals with disabilities can fully participate in air travel.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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