S.Res. 197 — A resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities. | PoliFocus

S.Res. 197114th Congress

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

Subjects

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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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Related Legislation

S.Con.Res. 12A 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.
2015-04-16Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2254-2255)
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H.Con.Res. 37Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.
2015-05-15Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Legislative Actions

2015-06-09
Introduced in Senate
2015-06-09
Passed/agreed to in Senate: 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)
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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