Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2026

This bill changes the federal law that bans air carriers from discriminating against passengers with disabilities. It requires the Secretary of Transportation to assess civil penalties for certain violations, such as damaged or lost wheelchairs, physical harm to passengers, failure to provide aisle chair help, and improper denial of boarding or service animals. It directs the Secretary to refer patterns of discrimination, or cases of general public importance, to the Attorney General. It lets passengers sue air carriers in federal court within two years of a violation, without first going through administrative complaints, and allows the Attorney General to sue on behalf of affected passengers.

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Sponsors

• Dina Titus Democrat sponsor
• 7 cosponsors