CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

H. Griffith (R-VA)

To direct the Architect of the Capitol to install an adult changing room in the Library of Congress and the Capitol Visitor Center.

H.R. 7614 · House bill Congress

A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill directs the Architect of the Capitol to take specific actions regarding facilities in Washington, D.C. It requires the installation of an adult changing room in both the Library of Congress and the Capitol Visitor Center. Each location must have at least one such room. The bill defines these rooms as private, fully accessible spaces. These spaces must include specific equipment like a changing bench and safety rails. They must also include a hoist and enough space for caregivers.

Yes

  • Scored +8

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill provides essential accessibility infrastructure, including private changing rooms equipped with safety rails and hoists.

  • Scored +8

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The bill mandates the installation of private, fully accessible adult changing rooms with specialized equipment like hoists and changing benches.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.