Bill · S. 4194· Senate(119-S-4194)
Inspector General Accessibility Reporting Act
- Introduced
- 3/25/2026
- Last activity
- 3/25/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Tammy Duckworth
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Inspector General Accessibility Reporting Act requires the Department of State to include accessibility assessments during inspections of overseas diplomatic facilities. This mandate ensures that the Office of Inspector General evaluates how well posts or bureaus meet established accessibility standards. The bill aims to provide independent, predictable data points regarding the accessibility of these facilities. It also amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to include specific definitions for the Access Board and Accessibility Standards. Ultimately, the act seeks to help the Department of State meet its accessibility objectives and statutory requirements.
Yes
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
The bill promotes the accessibility of overseas diplomatic facilities for individuals with disabilities.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+6
The bill mandates accessibility assessments of overseas diplomatic facilities to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill creates predictable data points through independent Inspector General inspections regarding facility accessibility.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Oversight of Accessibility: By requiring the Office of Inspector General to include accessibility assessments in its investigations, the bill ensures that overseas diplomatic facilities are checked for compliance with accessibility standards (Section 5).
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Improved Accessibility Data: The bill aims to provide additional, predictable data points from independent inspections to ensure the Department of State meets its accessibility objectives (Section 3).
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Support for Individuals with Disabilities: The bill notes that the Department of State aspires to ensure its buildings and facilities are accessible for individuals with disabilities (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 3/25/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska