What does Preamble of Inspector General Accessibility Reporting Act do?

This bill requires the inclusion of an accessibility assessment during inspections of overseas diplomatic facilities by the Inspector General of the Department of State.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Inspector General Accessibility Reporting Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Inspector General Accessibility Reporting Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Inspector General Accessibility Reporting Act do?

This section establishes findings related to accessibility of Department of State facilities. The Department of State aims to ensure its buildings and facilities are accessible for individuals with disabilities, both domestically and overseas. The Department of State has submitted annual reports detailing the self-reported status of Barrier-Free Accessibility at overseas posts.

What does PURPOSE. of Inspector General Accessibility Reporting Act do?

This Act aims to enable ongoing oversight of the Department of State. It seeks to ensure the Department of State fulfills its accessibility objectives and related statutory requirements. The Act achieves this by requiring additional data from independent inspections, such as those conducted by the Department of State's Office of Inspector General.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Inspector General Accessibility Reporting Act do?

This section amends Section 102 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980. The amendments redesignate existing paragraphs within Section 102. The definition of 'Access Board' is added, referencing the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. A definition for 'Accessibility Standards' is added, encompassing standards from the Access Board and those deemed appropriate by the Secretary of State. The definition of 'Architectural Barriers Act' is added, referencing the Act approved August 12, 1968.

What does REQUIRING ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION IN OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR of Inspector General Accessibility Reporting Act do?

This section amends Section 209(b) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980. The amendment modifies paragraphs (4) and (5) by striking specific punctuation. A new paragraph (6) is added to require assessments of how well posts, bureaus, or operating units meet Accessibility Standards. The assessment includes building and facility standards under the Architectural Barriers Act.

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Inspector General Accessibility Reporting Act

Last updated: 3/25/2026 · Introduced: 3/25/2026

Author: Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that the State Department's Inspector General include accessibility assessments during inspections of overseas diplomatic facilities.
It amends the Foreign Service Act to require the State Department to assess how well its posts, bureaus, and operating units meet established accessibility standards.
The bill formally defines key terms like 'Access Board,' 'Accessibility Standards,' and 'Architectural Barriers Act' within the Foreign Service Act.

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