Bill115th CongressFiled Dec 10, 2018Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S.Con.Res. 59
A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly individuals with disabilities.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 10, 2018)
Recognizes the importance of equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities and that many facilities of all levels of government remain inaccessible to such people.
Pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects.
What just happenedDec 10, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7387-7388)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateDec 10, 2018
- Dec 10, 2018IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7387-7388)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Dec 10, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate