US SCR12 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)
Status: Introduced on April 16 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-04-16 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2254-2255)
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities. Recognizes the hardships that people with disabilities must overcome every day. Reaffirms support of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Recommends that the United States Postal Service and federal agencies install power-assisted doors at post offices and other federally funded facilities to ensure equal access for all people. Pledges to continue to identify and remove the barriers that prevent equal access to federal government services.

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Title

A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-04-16SenateReferred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2254-2255)

Same As/Similar To

HCR37 (Same As) 2015-05-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
SR197 (Same As) 2015-06-09 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3974-3975; text as passed Senate: CR S3932-3933)

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