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

USA119th CongressHCONRES-45| House 
| Updated: 7/24/2025
Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (16)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This concurrent resolution highlights the critical need to improve physical access to federally funded facilities for all people in the United States, particularly those with disabilities. It acknowledges that despite the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, people with disabilities still encounter daily barriers, citing statistics on their prevalence and the impact of an aging population. The resolution also references recent U.S. Access Board guidelines for pedestrian facilities, which are being adopted by federal agencies to enhance accessibility in public rights-of-way. Congress reaffirms its strong support for existing accessibility laws and encourages their full compliance. It pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all future infrastructure bills and projects. This commitment aims to proactively identify and remove barriers, ensuring that all people have equal access to the services provided by the Federal Government, aligning with the nation's founding principles of equality and freedom.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 116-80
Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 117-73
Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 118-101
Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 115-131
Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SCONRES 119-19
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 24, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 116-80
    Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 117-73
    Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 118-101
    Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 115-131
    Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SCONRES 119-19
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 24, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • SCONRES 119-19: A 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.

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

USA119th CongressHCONRES-45| House 
| Updated: 7/24/2025
This concurrent resolution highlights the critical need to improve physical access to federally funded facilities for all people in the United States, particularly those with disabilities. It acknowledges that despite the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, people with disabilities still encounter daily barriers, citing statistics on their prevalence and the impact of an aging population. The resolution also references recent U.S. Access Board guidelines for pedestrian facilities, which are being adopted by federal agencies to enhance accessibility in public rights-of-way. Congress reaffirms its strong support for existing accessibility laws and encourages their full compliance. It pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all future infrastructure bills and projects. This commitment aims to proactively identify and remove barriers, ensuring that all people have equal access to the services provided by the Federal Government, aligning with the nation's founding principles of equality and freedom.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 116-80
Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 117-73
Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 118-101
Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 115-131
Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SCONRES 119-19
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 24, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 116-80
    Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 117-73
    Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 118-101
    Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 115-131
    Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SCONRES 119-19
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 24, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (16)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • SCONRES 119-19: A 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted