Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
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.
A Democratic resolution with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4627)
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
A concurrent resolution is how the Senate and the House settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.
What this bill would do
This concurrent resolution recognizes the need to improve physical access to federally funded facilities for all people, especially those with disabilities. It reaffirms support for the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, encouraging full compliance. Finally, it pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for infrastructure bills and projects.
Yes· 3 of 13
- Scored +10
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill is directly aimed at improving access for people with disabilities.
- Scored +10
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill specifically aims to improve physical access for people with disabilities.
- Scored +3
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill mentions the high rate of service-connected disability among veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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This resolution recognizes that people with disabilities face daily barriers to access. This acknowledgement is a first step in addressing the issue (1).
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The resolution reaffirms support for the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, encouraging full compliance (2). This could lead to improved accessibility in federally funded facilities.
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It pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for infrastructure bills and projects (3). This could result in new infrastructure being more accessible to everyone.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts for people explicitly mentioned in this resolution.
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 bill is directly aimed at improving access for people with disabilities. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill mentions the high rate of service-connected disability among veterans. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill references statistics showing people of color have the highest disability rates. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill references statistics showing people of color have the highest disability rates. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill references statistics showing people of color have the highest disability rates. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill references statistics showing people of color have the highest disability rates. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill mentions that an aging population increases the incidence of frailty and disability. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill mentions that an aging population increases the incidence of frailty and disability.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill specifically aims to improve physical access for people with disabilities. Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life? — The bill references the First Amendment and the right to assemble. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill references statistics showing people of color have the highest disability rates.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The bill references the First Amendment and the right to assemble.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill mentions the high rate of disability among veterans.
- 7/23/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4627)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HCONRES-45: Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.
- 119-HCONRES-112: Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all persons of the United States, particularly persons with disabilities.
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