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Promoting Accessibility on Federal Lands Act of 2024
12/28/2024, 12:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5665
Bill 118 hr 5665, also known as the Promoting Accessibility on Federal Lands Act of 2023, aims to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities on federal lands. The bill requires federal agencies that manage public lands to develop and implement accessibility plans to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to recreational opportunities on federal lands.
The bill also requires federal agencies to consult with individuals with disabilities and disability advocacy organizations when developing these accessibility plans. Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to provide training to employees on how to effectively communicate with individuals with disabilities and provide accommodations as needed.
Furthermore, the bill establishes a grant program to assist federal agencies in making improvements to enhance accessibility on federal lands. This program will provide funding for projects such as building accessible trails, installing accessible facilities, and improving transportation options for individuals with disabilities. Overall, the Promoting Accessibility on Federal Lands Act of 2023 seeks to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to recreational opportunities on federal lands and that federal agencies take proactive steps to improve accessibility for all visitors.
The bill also requires federal agencies to consult with individuals with disabilities and disability advocacy organizations when developing these accessibility plans. Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to provide training to employees on how to effectively communicate with individuals with disabilities and provide accommodations as needed.
Furthermore, the bill establishes a grant program to assist federal agencies in making improvements to enhance accessibility on federal lands. This program will provide funding for projects such as building accessible trails, installing accessible facilities, and improving transportation options for individuals with disabilities. Overall, the Promoting Accessibility on Federal Lands Act of 2023 seeks to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to recreational opportunities on federal lands and that federal agencies take proactive steps to improve accessibility for all visitors.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5665
Bill HR 5665 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 21, 2023. Bill HR 5665 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 21, 2023. Bill HR 5665's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 776. as of December 19, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5665
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
6Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
13Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5665
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5665
Promoting Accessibility on Federal Lands Act of 2023
Promoting Accessibility on Federal Lands Act of 2023
To require a comprehensive assessment of certain Federal trails, campsites, boat docks, and outdoor recreation facilities to determine the accessibility options for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.
Comments
Tadeo Yang
494
11 months ago
I can't believe this bill is trying to tell me what I can and can't do on federal lands. Who does this really benefit anyway? #HRBill5665 #AccessibilityAct #FederalLands
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5665
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