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US HR8011

US HR8011
Dignity for People with Disabilities in the Foreign Service Act


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Introduced
06/09/2022
In Committee
06/09/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to revise the terminology used to prohibit discrimination against peo- ple with disabilities serving in the Foreign Service.

AI Summary

This bill, the Dignity for People with Disabilities in the Foreign Service Act, aims to revise the terminology used in the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities serving in the Foreign Service. Specifically, the bill replaces the term "handicapping condition" with the more appropriate and respectful term "disability" throughout the relevant sections of the existing law.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 06/09/2022)

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