SRES 71
105th Congress
Senate
Congress
Animals
Congressional employees
Congressional privileges and immunities
Disabled
Disabled in government
Dogs
Government Operations and Politics
Members of Congress (Senate)
Self-help devices for the disabled
Senate
Senate rules and procedure
Translating and interpreting
A resolution to ensure that the Senate is in compliance with the Congressional Accountability Act with respect to permitting a disabled individual access to the Senate floor when that access is required to allow the disabled individual to discharge his or her official duties.
Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 15, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3167-3168)
Apr 14, 1997
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Apr 14, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3126-3127)
Apr 14, 1997
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Allows a disabled individual who has or is granted the privilege of the Senate floor to bring those supporting services (including service dogs, wheelchairs, and interpreters) on the Senate floor as are determined by the employing or supervising office to be necessary to assist the individual in discharging his or her official duties.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3167-3168)
Committees of jurisdiction
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