Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.
Impact
The resolution underscores the importance of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. The resolution advocates for the implementation of new accessibility guidelines issued by the United States Access Board, which are aimed at ensuring that newly constructed or modified pedestrian facilities meet robust access standards for individuals with disabilities. This move is expected to enhance access to key public amenities and transportation systems, reflecting a more comprehensive approach to disability rights and inclusion.
Summary
HCR45, a concurrent resolution, highlights the urgent requirement to enhance physical access to federally funded facilities for all individuals in the United States, particularly those with disabilities. The resolution acknowledges that millions of Americans face daily barriers to access and reaffirms the commitment to rectify these shortcomings. It also calls for universal and inclusive design principles to be embedded into all upcoming infrastructure projects, ensuring that equal access is not just a goal but a standard practice.
Contention
The bill is particularly relevant in light of recent statistics revealing that a significant portion of the population, including veterans and persons with disabilities, face disparities in access and employment opportunities. As the aging population continues to grow, the resolution emphasizes the need to address these issues proactively. Aspects of contention may arise from differing views on the financial implications of widespread infrastructure adjustments and the potential impact on local governance, especially in regions with existing compliance challenges.
Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.
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.
Recognizing that the United States has a moral and legal obligation to provide reparations for the enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm on the lives of millions of Black people in the United States.
Expressing the sense of Congress that wrongfully or unjustly deported people who have established significant ties through years of life in the United States deserve a chance to come home to reunite with loved ones through a fair and central process within the Department of Homeland Security.
Affirming the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public education and improving learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly for girls, around the world.
Recognizing that the climate crisis disproportionately affects the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that leadership by the United States is still urgently needed to address the climate crisis, and acknowledging the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, science-based, and just climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural carbon sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system.