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Office of International Disability Rights Act

Introduced: June 20, 2019 Introduced by: Titus, Dina Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 18, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 18, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 20, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 20, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Office of International Disability Rights Act

This bill establishes the Office of International Disability Rights within the Department of State's Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.

The office shall (1) act as the State Department's principal advisor on the rights of persons with disabilities, (2) represent the United States internationally in matters related to such rights, and (3) ensure that State Department practices promote the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities.

The State Department shall (1) require disability inclusion training for certain personnel, and (2) develop and adopt a formal disability inclusion policy.

What's happening now December 18, 2019

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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