H.Con.Res. 112 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Jul 15, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCommits to accessible federal facility design
This is a concurrent resolution—a statement from Congress that doesn't become law but expresses the will of the legislative body. It recognizes that people with disabilities face barriers when trying to use many federally funded buildings and spaces. The resolution pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all future infrastructure bills and projects, meaning designing spaces that work for everyone from the start.
How it affects you
This is a statement of commitment rather than a law with immediate effects. If Congress follows through on the pledge, people with disabilities could eventually experience better access to federal buildings and publicly funded facilities in their communities, though the resolution itself doesn't require specific changes or timelines.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jul 15, 2026)
This concurrent resolution recognizes that people with disabilities experience barriers to access every day and pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH.Con.Res. 112
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all persons of the United States, particularly persons with disabilities.
Sponsor: Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT-5) · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 15, 2026: “Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”