This bill establishes the Office of International Disability Rights within the Department of State’s Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
Topics
- Civil Rights
Bill Number: H.R.3373
Chamber: House
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina (D-NV-1)
Date of Introduction: 06/20/2019
Status: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Relevance to Disabled Population: The office will act as the State Department's principal advisor on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure that State Department practices promote the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3373