House Bill 3373
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Office of International Disability Rights Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 20, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3373
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Office of International Disability Rights Act
This bill establishes the Office of International Disability Rights within the Department of State's Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
The office shall (1) act as the State Department's principal advisor on the rights of persons with disabilities, (2) represent the United States internationally in matters related to such rights, and (3) ensure that State Department practices promote the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities.
The State Department shall (1) require disability inclusion training for certain personnel, and (2) develop and adopt a formal disability inclusion policy.
June 20, 2019
12/18/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
12/18/2019
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
06/20/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
06/20/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:51:00 PM