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S. Res. 71 105th Congress Senate

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…

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Official title: 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.

Introduced: April 14, 1997 Introduced by: Ron Wyden Democratic · Oregon 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It was not agreed to before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, so it is no longer active.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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (Senate)
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
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 Latest action April 15, 1997

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3167-3168)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jun 2, 1997
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Jun 2, 1997
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 6, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 71: 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.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-SRES-71/
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"S. Res. 71: 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.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-SRES-71/.
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S. Res. 71, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-SRES-71/.
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[S. Res. 71: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/105-SRES-71/)
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