Senate Concurrent Resolution 59
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly individuals with disabilities.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 10, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Concurrent Resolution
Concurrent Resolution
A form of legislative measure used for the regulation of business within both chambers of Congress, not for proposing changes in law. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Con.Res. or S.Con.Res. Joint resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
59
Congress
115
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Primary focus of measure is discrimination on basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, health or disability; First Amendment rights; due process and equal protection; abortion rights; privacy. Measures concerning abortion rights and procedures may fall under Health policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Recognizes the importance of equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities and that many facilities of all levels of government remain inaccessible to such people.
Pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects.
December 10, 2018
12/10/2018
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7387-7388)
12/10/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:38 PM