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Introduced
05/04/2023
05/04/2023
In Committee
05/04/2023
05/04/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations concerning accommodations for powered wheelchairs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Mobility Aids On Board Improve Lives and Empower All Act (MOBILE Act), aims to improve accommodations for passengers with powered wheelchairs on commercial flights. Specifically, it would require airlines to publish information on their website about the dimensions of their aircraft cargo holds, and to offer refunds to passengers with wheelchairs that cannot fit in the cargo hold. The bill also directs the Secretary of Transportation to evaluate data on the frequency and types of wheelchair mishandling on flights, and to submit a report to Congress on how to address these issues. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to develop a roadmap for researching and assessing the feasibility of allowing passengers to remain seated in their wheelchairs during flights, as well as a study on the economic and financial viability of such seating arrangements.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 05/04/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1459/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1459/BILLS-118s1459is.pdf |
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