A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Accessible Ukraine Act. It requires construction and renovation projects in Ukraine that receive United States funding to follow specific accessibility standards. These standards are similar to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. The bill bans federal funding from being used for projects that segregate or institutionalize people with disabilities. It also creates an accessibility working group and requires the Secretary of State to submit an annual report to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +8
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The legislation directly benefits people with disabilities by ensuring U.S.-funded projects abroad adhere to accessibility standards and prohibiting funds from supporting segregation or institutionalization.
- Scored +8
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill mandates that construction and renovation projects in Ukraine receiving U.S. funding must adhere to strict accessibility standards protecting individuals with disabilities.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates annual reporting to congressional committees and public publication of accessibility findings and recommendations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a): Requires construction and renovation contracts in Ukraine involving United States funding to follow specific accessibility standards. This is a positive step because it ensures that buildings and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
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Section 2(c)(2)(C): Requires the Secretary of State to allocate necessary funds during emergency construction projects to ensure people with disabilities receive the same access to services as everyone else. This ensures equal service access during emergencies.
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Section 2(d): Prohibits federal funding from being used for projects that facilitate the segregation or institutionalization of persons with disabilities. This protects the rights and independence of disabled individuals.
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Section 3(a): Establishes an accessibility working group to evaluate compliance, determine the validity of emergency exception requests, and coordinate with local organizations. This holds officials accountable for meeting accessibility rules.
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Section 4: Requires the Secretary of State to submit an annual report to Congress on investments, waivers, recommendations, and working group results. This provides transparency for the people and Congress regarding how funds and rules are managed.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2(b): Allows the Secretary of State to waive the accessibility requirements if it is in the national interest of the United States. This could potentially result in projects receiving United States funding without being accessible to people with disabilities.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The legislation directly benefits people with disabilities by ensuring U.S.-funded projects abroad adhere to accessibility standards and prohibiting funds from supporting segregation or institutionalization.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates annual reporting to congressional committees and public publication of accessibility findings and recommendations. Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation expands federal oversight by requiring the Secretary of State to enforce accessibility standards, establish a working group, and submit annual reports to Congress.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill mandates that construction and renovation projects in Ukraine receiving U.S. funding must adhere to strict accessibility standards protecting individuals with disabilities.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill imposes accessibility and reporting requirements on U.S. funded reconstruction and development assistance provided to Ukraine.
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate