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S.Res. 197 (114th)

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.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

9 June 2015

Last action

9 June 2015 · Introduced

Status

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)

Sponsors

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

Subjects

Postal service

Source updated

5 December 2025

Postal service

Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 9 June 2015

    Passed

    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)

    Source: Floor

  2. 9 June 2015

    Passed

    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)

    Source: Floor

  3. 9 June 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

Documents

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 9 June 2015

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 9 June 2015

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  • Passed Senate without amendment

    summary · EN · 9 June 2015

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  • Introduced in Senate

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