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Dignity for People with Disabilities in the Foreign Service Act
12/29/2022, 5:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8011
Bill 117 HR 8011, also known as the Dignity for People with Disabilities in the Foreign Service Act, aims to promote the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities within the United States Foreign Service. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to employment opportunities within the Foreign Service, as well as access to necessary accommodations and support services.
The bill requires the Secretary of State to develop and implement policies and procedures to support individuals with disabilities in the Foreign Service, including providing reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities for career advancement. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to establish a Disability Advisory Committee to provide guidance and recommendations on disability-related issues within the Foreign Service.
Overall, the Dignity for People with Disabilities in the Foreign Service Act aims to promote inclusivity and equality for individuals with disabilities within the Foreign Service, ensuring that they have the support and resources necessary to succeed in their careers.
The bill requires the Secretary of State to develop and implement policies and procedures to support individuals with disabilities in the Foreign Service, including providing reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities for career advancement. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to establish a Disability Advisory Committee to provide guidance and recommendations on disability-related issues within the Foreign Service.
Overall, the Dignity for People with Disabilities in the Foreign Service Act aims to promote inclusivity and equality for individuals with disabilities within the Foreign Service, ensuring that they have the support and resources necessary to succeed in their careers.
Congressional Summary of HR 8011
Dignity for People with Disabilities in the Foreign Service Act
This bill replaces several references to handicapping condition with disability in the Foreign Service Act of 1980.
For example, an existing provision requiring the Department of State to prescribe regulations to ensure that Foreign Service members and applicants are free from discrimination on the basis of a handicapping condition is amended to require regulations to ensure that Foreign Service members and individuals are free from discrimination on the basis of a disability.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8011
Bill HR 8011 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2022. Bill HR 8011 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2022. Bill HR 8011's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of June 9, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8011
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8011
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8011
Dignity for People with Disabilities in the Foreign Service Act
Dignity for People with Disabilities in the Foreign Service Act
To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to revise the terminology used to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities serving in the Foreign Service.
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