State Department Disability Policy and Accommodations Act
This bill establishes a formal international disability rights strategy for the U.S. Department of State and creates an Office of International Disability Rights to coordinate disability policy in foreign affairs. The legislation requires the Secretary of State to develop a formal policy within 180 days, consult with disability advocates and affected communities, and submit an annual strategy report to Congress. It also mandates disability training for all State Department personnel, ensures accessibility in U.S. embassies and consulates, and creates a fellowship program to build expertise on disability rights among Foreign Service officers.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Mar 18, 2026
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Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Tim Kaine
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Jacky Rosen
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Jeanne Shaheen
DDemocratic
Co
Tammy Duckworth
DDemocratic
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