A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit discrimination against blind individuals in air travel.
Air Travel Rights for Blind Individuals Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to preclude an air carrier from establishing aircraft seating restrictions based upon a passenger's visual acuity or use of a white cane or dog guide or other such means of assistance.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Subcommittee on Aviation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-42.
Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings under the authority of the order of Jun 8, 89 without amendment. With written report No. 101-45. Minority views filed.
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings under the authority of the order of Jun 8, 89 without amendment. With written report No. 101-45. Minority views filed.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116.
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Considered by Senate.
Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate.
Cloture on the bill not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56-44. Record Vote No: 114.
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