United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 2887 — Accessible Transportation for All Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5790-5792)

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Accessible Transportation for All Act - Requires owners or operators of a for-hire transportation company, taxi service, or transportation network company to provide accessible vehicles for hire by disabled individuals in need of transportation services. Prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals in the provision of for-hire transportation services. Requires the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to organize a national competition for U.S. automobile manufacturers to design one or more model accessible taxi vehicles and model accessible passenger cars. Establishes in the FTA an Accessible Taxi and For-Hire Transportation Board. Requires states to develop a strategic plan to increase the availability of accessible taxi vehicles, accessible vehicles for hire, and other accessible for-hire transportation options for people with disabilities. Directs the Administrator, in collaboration with the U.S. Access Board, to promulgate accessibility and service standards for accessible taxi vehicles and accessible vehicles for hire to ensure that they are fully accessible to, and usable by, passengers with disabilities. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for expenditures incurred by a small business that is a qualified taxi company in purchasing or adapting a vehicle for use as an accessible taxi vehicle.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5790-5792)

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5790)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Administrative remedies Civil actions and liability Department of Transportation Disability and health-based discrimination Disability and paralysis Executive agency funding and structure Government studies and investigations Income tax credits Manufacturing Motor vehicles Public transit Small business Transportation and public works
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2887 do?
Accessible Transportation for All Act - Requires owners or operators of a for-hire transportation company, taxi service, or transportation network company to provide accessible vehicles for hire by disabled individuals in need of transportation services. Prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals in the provision of for-hire transportation services. Requires the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to organize a national competition for U.S. automobile manufacturers to design one or more model accessible taxi vehicles and model accessible passenger cars. Establishes in the FTA an Accessible Taxi and For-Hire Transportation Board. Requires states to develop a strategic plan to increase the availability of accessible taxi vehicles, accessible vehicles for hire, and other accessible for-hire transportation options for people with disabilities. Directs the Administrator, in collaboration with the U.S. Access Board, to promulgate accessibility and service standards for accessible taxi vehicles and accessible vehicles for hire to ensure that they are fully accessible to, and usable by, passengers with disabilities. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for expenditures incurred by a small business that is a qualified taxi company in purchasing or adapting a vehicle for use as an accessible taxi vehicle.
Who sponsors S 2887?
S 2887 is sponsored by Tom Harkin (D).
What is the current status of S 2887?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 2887?
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