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SCONRES 31118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

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.

Policy Area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Dec 6, 2025
Latest Action Date
Mar 22, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

This concurrent resolution, introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress, recognizes the need to improve physical access to federally funded facilities across the United States, with a particular focus on enhancing accessibility for people with disabilities. The resolution aims to highlight the importance of ensuring that all individuals, regardless of physical ability, can access public facilities funded by the federal government. The bill was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No detailed bill text or official summary is available to provide specific provisions or mandates.

Bottom Line

The resolution acknowledges the importance of improving physical access to federally funded facilities for people with disabilities but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution focuses on improving physical access to federally funded facilities for all people, especially those with disabilities.
  • It was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • The resolution did not progress beyond committee referral and is listed as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['People with disabilities seeking improved access to federally funded facilities', 'General public accessing federally funded facilities', 'Federal agencies responsible for facility management and compliance with accessibility standards']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of detailed provisions or enforcement mechanisms in the available text limits clarity on implementation responsibilities.', 'No information on funding or resources to support physical access improvements is provided.', 'The resolution’s non-binding nature as a concurrent resolution may limit its practical impact.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It falls within the policy area of Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, reflecting ongoing legislative attention to accessibility and disability rights. However, the resolution did not advance beyond committee referral and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum or prioritization during this session.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Increased awareness and advocacy for accessibility improvements in federally funded facilities.', 'Potential future legislative efforts to address physical access with more detailed provisions and funding.', 'Possible influence on federal agencies to voluntarily review and improve accessibility standards.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of full bill text and an official summary limits transparency and detailed analysis of the resolution's provisions. The resolution’s failure to advance beyond committee referral suggests limited legislative engagement. Oversight considerations include the need for clear enforcement mechanisms and funding to ensure meaningful improvements in physical access to federally funded facilities.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 75%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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