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House Lawmakers Urge Enforcement of Biden-Era Wheelchair Protections for Air Travelers

House Lawmakers Urge Enforcement of Biden-Era Wheelchair Protections for Air Travelers

A bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers urged the current administration to enforce key provisions of a Biden-era rule that creates new protections for air travelers who use wheelchairs.

The lawmakers stressed the importance of clear regulatory guidance and consistent airline compliance to protect mobility devices and passenger rights.

The move highlights ongoing congressional focus on accessibility and aviation consumer protections.

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers on Friday urged the current administration to enforce key provisions of a rule issued during President Joe Biden's tenure that establishes new consumer protections for air travelers who use wheelchairs. The lawmakers said enforcing the rule is essential to protect the safety, dignity and independence of passengers with disabilities.

The request emphasizes the need for federal regulators and airlines to provide clear guidance, ensure consistent compliance, and address gaps in how mobility devices are handled, transported and reimbursed when damaged or lost.

The appeal underscores continued congressional attention to accessibility and passenger rights in aviation and seeks prompt action to ensure the rule's safeguards are applied effectively.

Reported by David Shepardson; Edited by Chris Reese.

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