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

12/30/2022, 4:04 AM

This concurrent resolution recognizes that people with disabilities experience barriers to access every day and pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects.

Bill 117 hconres 73, also known as the "Recognizing the need to improve physical access to federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities" bill, aims to address the issue of inadequate physical access to federally funded facilities for individuals with disabilities. The bill highlights the importance of ensuring that all people, regardless of their physical abilities, have equal access to public spaces and facilities.

The bill emphasizes the need for improvements in infrastructure and design to accommodate individuals with disabilities, such as wheelchair ramps, accessible parking spaces, and elevators. It also calls for increased awareness and training for staff at federally funded facilities to better serve individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, the bill recognizes the importance of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant laws and regulations that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. It calls for increased enforcement of these laws to ensure that all federally funded facilities are accessible to everyone. Overall, Bill 117 hconres 73 seeks to promote inclusivity and equality for individuals with disabilities by improving physical access to federally funded facilities across the United States. It emphasizes the importance of creating a more accessible and inclusive society for all individuals, regardless of their physical abilities.
Congress
117

Number
HCONRES - 73

Introduced on
2022-02-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/18/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This concurrent resolution recognizes that people with disabilities experience barriers to access every day and pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects.

Bill 117 hconres 73, also known as the "Recognizing the need to improve physical access to federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities" bill, aims to address the issue of inadequate physical access to federally funded facilities for individuals with disabilities. The bill highlights the importance of ensuring that all people, regardless of their physical abilities, have equal access to public spaces and facilities.

The bill emphasizes the need for improvements in infrastructure and design to accommodate individuals with disabilities, such as wheelchair ramps, accessible parking spaces, and elevators. It also calls for increased awareness and training for staff at federally funded facilities to better serve individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, the bill recognizes the importance of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant laws and regulations that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. It calls for increased enforcement of these laws to ensure that all federally funded facilities are accessible to everyone. Overall, Bill 117 hconres 73 seeks to promote inclusivity and equality for individuals with disabilities by improving physical access to federally funded facilities across the United States. It emphasizes the importance of creating a more accessible and inclusive society for all individuals, regardless of their physical abilities.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.

Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact
Building construction•
Disability and paralysis•
Government buildings, facilities, and property•
Infrastructure development•
State and local government operations

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/30/2022

This concurrent resolution recognizes that people with disabilities experience barriers to access every day and pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects.


Latest Action11/1/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.