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S. 265

Elderly and Handicapped Persons Transportation Act

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.

Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce (Subsequently: Commerce, Science, and Transportation).

Sen. McIntyre, Thomas J. [D-NH](D-NH)Sponsor
15 cosponsors
1committees
Elderly and Handicapped Persons Transportation Act — Informed