Bill95th CongressFiled Jan 14, 1977Transportation and Public Works
S. 265
Elderly and Handicapped Persons Transportation Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 14, 1977)
Elderly and Handicapped Persons Transportation Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to authorize reduced air fares on a space-available basis for persons 60 years of age or older and for handicapped individuals and their attendants. Directs the Civil Aeronautics Board to conduct a study and to report to the Congress on the feasibility and economic impact on air carriers of providing such reduced rate transportation for persons 21 years of age or younger.
What just happenedJan 14, 1977
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce (Subsequently: Commerce, Science, and Transportation).
Who’s behind it
Sen. McIntyre, Thomas J. [D-NH](D-NH)Sponsor
15 cosponsors
1committees