Bill · H.R. 7990· House(119-HR-7990)
State Department Disability Policy and Accommodations Act
- Introduced
- 3/18/2026
- Last activity
- 3/18/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Dina Titus
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "State Department Disability Policy and Accommodations Act," aims to establish an international disability rights strategy. It mandates the development of a formal policy by the Secretary of State to advance disability rights through diplomacy and foreign assistance. The Act strengthens the Office of International Disability Rights by making its establishment mandatory and expanding its coordination duties. It also requires the Department of State to ensure accessibility in its hiring practices and overseas facilities. Additionally, the bill establishes the Judy Heumann Foreign and Civil Service Disability Fellowship Program to increase expertise in this field.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+10
The bill establishes a formal international strategy, improves domestic hiring accessibility, and mandates physical and digital accessibility of overseas facilities.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+10
The bill mandates an international disability rights strategy, improves accessibility of overseas facilities, and ensures equal access to hiring for people with disabilities.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
The bill provides specific considerations for combat-injured persons and those with service-related disabilities in hiring and accessibility.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Global Diplomacy: The creation of a formal policy aims to advance disability rights through United States diplomacy and development (Section 2).
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Enhanced Accessibility for Government Workers: The bill directs the Under Secretary of State for Management to ensure equal access to hiring, recruitment, and overseas assignments for Civil Service and Foreign Service officers with disabilities (Section 4a).
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Improved Overseas Facilities: The Act requires that United States embassies, consulates, and leased facilities abroad comply with accessibility standards, including websites and physical accessibility (Section 4b and 4c).
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Support for Combat-Injured Personnel: The bill emphasizes accessibility and hiring for combat-injured persons with disabilities who served alongside United States forces (Section 4b).
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Workforce Professional Development: The establishment of the Judy Heumann Foreign and Civil Service Disability Fellowship Program provides opportunities for personnel to expand expertise in disability rights (Section 7c).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+10Good For Veterans+4Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Women+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+10
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3Improves International Alliances+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1
- 3/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Johnny OlszewskiDemocrat · Maryland