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Tammy Baldwin: ““Every American deserves to be treated with dignity and feel safe when they are traveling, but for far too long…”

On the recordJune 19, 2026
“Every American deserves to be treated with dignity and feel safe when they are traveling, but for far too long, passengers with disabilities, including our veterans, have been left behind. I have heard firsthand from Wisconsinites who’ve had their wheelchairs – the tool that lets them live a free and independent life – damaged by airlines, and it’s simply unacceptable,” said Senator Baldwin.
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Tammy Baldwin
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Discussing the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act

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