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H. Res. 135 105th Congress House

To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit disabled individuals who have access to the House floor to bring supporting services.

Introduced: April 29, 1997 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 105th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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 Latest action April 29, 1997

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends rule XXXII (admission to the floor) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow clerks of committees and persons from Member's staffs who have a disability and who have access to the Hall of the House to bring supporting services (including service dogs, wheelchairs, and interpreters) into such area.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 4
D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jun 18, 1997
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Apr 29, 1997
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Apr 29, 1997
LAMPSON, NICK
· Apr 29, 1997
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Apr 29, 1997
SANDLIN, MAX
· Apr 29, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 135: To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit disabled individuals who have access to the House floor to bring supporting services.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-135/
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"H. Res. 135: To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit disabled individuals who have access to the House floor to bring supporting services.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-135/.
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H. Res. 135, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-135/.
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