We have received text from S. 4829: Air Carrier Access Amendments Act. This bill was received on 2026-06-18, and currently has 5 cosponsors.

Here is a short summary of the bill:

The bill would update federal rules that prohibit disability discrimination in air travel. In plain terms, it would give passengers with disabilities stronger ways to enforce their rights when airlines or foreign air carriers fail to accommodate them.

What the bill changes

• Adds specific violations that can trigger civil penalties. The bill says the Department of Transportation would have to assess civil penalties for certain harms, at a minimum, including:

  • delays, loss, or major damage to a wheelchair or scooter;
  • physical injury or death related to disability-related services;
  • failure to properly help a passenger board or deplane when aisle-chair assistance is needed;
  • denial of boarding or denial of access for a service animal in violation of applicable rules; and
  • gross negligence involving a passenger with disabilities in air transportation.

• Requires referral to the Attorney General in serious cases. If the Secretary of Transportation has reasonable cause to believe there is a pattern or practice of discrimination, or if a discrimination case raises a matter of general public importance, the Secretary must refer it to the Attorney General after assessing a civil penalty.

• Creates a private right to sue. A person harmed by a violation could file a lawsuit in federal court within 2 years of the violation and seek appropriate relief, including compensatory and punitive damages.

• Allows recovery of legal costs. If the person bringing the case wins, the court must award reasonable attorney’s fees, expert fees, and court costs.

• Removes the need to exhaust administrative remedies first. A harmed person would not have to complete agency complaint processes before suing.

• Lets the Attorney General sue on behalf of passengers. The Attorney General could bring a civil action for affected passengers and seek equitable relief, damages when requested, and civil penalties.

• Does not weaken other laws. The bill says it should not be read to override other federal or state laws that give people with disabilities greater protections.

Practical effect

The bill would make it easier for passengers with disabilities to seek compensation and other remedies when airlines mishandle mobility devices, fail to provide needed assistance, or otherwise discriminate. It would also expose carriers to more direct enforcement and potential liability than under the current law.

Relevant Companies

• AAL — American Airlines could face more lawsuits, penalties, and compliance costs if it fails to meet disability-access requirements.

• DAL — Delta Air Lines could be directly affected by stronger enforcement and damages claims related to wheelchair handling, boarding assistance, and other accessibility issues.

• UAL — United Airlines could see increased legal and operational exposure from new remedies for disability-related violations.

• LUV — Southwest Airlines could be affected by expanded passenger rights and enforcement actions involving accessibility services.

• JBLU — JetBlue Airways could face additional compliance obligations and potential litigation tied to disability accommodations.

• ALK — Alaska Air Group could be impacted by more frequent claims or enforcement over disabled-passenger treatment.

• HA — Hawaiian Holdings could be directly affected by the bill’s expanded penalties and lawsuit rights for passengers with disabilities.

Senator Tammy Baldwin Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Senator Tammy Baldwin:

• S.4922: A bill to authorize grants to eligible entities to pay for travel-related expenses and practical support for individuals with respect to accessing abortion services, and for other purposes.
• S.4878: A bill to provide for the establishment of an education program to expand abortion care training and access.
• S.4829: Air Carrier Access Amendments Act
• S.4748: Foreign Investment Review Monitoring and Commitment Tracking Oversight Board Act
• S.4737: Volunteer First Responder Housing Act
• S.4451: Wildlife Health Coordination and Zoonotic Disease Prevention Act of 2026

You can track bills proposed by Senator Tammy Baldwin on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Baldwin.

Senator Tammy Baldwin Net Worth

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You can track Senator Tammy Baldwin's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Baldwin.

2030 Wisconsin US Senate Election

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Approximately $205,408,151 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:

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