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Access and Dignity for All People Who Travel Act of 2023
12/21/2023, 4:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4049
Bill 118 HR 4049, also known as the Access and Dignity for All People Who Travel Act of 2023, aims to improve accessibility and accommodations for individuals with disabilities when traveling. The bill focuses on ensuring that all modes of transportation, including air travel, rail travel, and public transportation, are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Key provisions of the bill include requiring transportation providers to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, such as providing accessible seating, ramps, and other necessary equipment. The bill also calls for the development of training programs for transportation staff to better assist individuals with disabilities.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve communication and information access for individuals with disabilities, including providing accessible information on transportation schedules and routes. The bill also addresses the need for accessible restrooms and facilities at transportation hubs and terminals. Overall, the Access and Dignity for All People Who Travel Act of 2023 aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to transportation services and are able to travel with dignity and independence.
Key provisions of the bill include requiring transportation providers to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, such as providing accessible seating, ramps, and other necessary equipment. The bill also calls for the development of training programs for transportation staff to better assist individuals with disabilities.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve communication and information access for individuals with disabilities, including providing accessible information on transportation schedules and routes. The bill also addresses the need for accessible restrooms and facilities at transportation hubs and terminals. Overall, the Access and Dignity for All People Who Travel Act of 2023 aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to transportation services and are able to travel with dignity and independence.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4049
Bill HR 4049 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2023. Bill HR 4049 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2023. Bill HR 4049's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of June 13, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4049
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4049
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Aviation and airports
- Congressional oversight
- Consumer affairs
- Department of Transportation
- Disability and paralysis
- Employment and training programs
- Service animals
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4049
Access and Dignity for All People Who Travel Act of 2023
Access and Dignity for All People Who Travel Act of 2023
To provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4049
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