United States · Resolution · SRES
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.
Introduced
9 June 2015
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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)
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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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4 official files
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 9 June 2015
Agreed to Senate (PDF)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 9 June 2015
Passed Senate without amendment
summary · EN · 9 June 2015
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 9 June 2015
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/197
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/114/sres/197