Think Differently About Building Accessibility Act
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on how well General Services Administration (GSA)-owned office buildings comply with existing accessibility standards under the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. The report must be submitted to specific congressional committees within one year of the bill's enactment. It does not change accessibility laws or create new requirements, but instead mandates a study of current compliance for federal office buildings managed by the GSA. The bill directly affects GSA building operations and federal facilities under its jurisdiction.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Aug 6, 2024
Last action Dec 5, 2024
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Total actions
8
Key actions
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Committee
5
Dec 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-807.
lower
Sep 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Sep 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
lower
Aug 7, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
lower
Aug 6, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Aug 6, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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