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

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.