Tammy Duckworth

This bill would require newly built homes that get federal help to meet basic standards so they are easier for people with disabilities to visit. This means homes would have features like wider doorways on one level, making it simpler for guests or residents using wheelchairs to move around. It changes how these homes are built, ensuring more accessible options for many Americans.

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This bill would create a new grant program to help state and local governments upgrade older train stations. The goal is to make these stations more accessible for people with disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs. This means more ramps, elevators, and other improvements at stations built before 1990.

This bill would officially make the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) a federal test center. It would also start a new effort to create emergency communication and tracking tools. These tools would help find people stuck in places like mines or fallen buildings where normal radios don't work.

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This bill would require the U.S. government to develop a detailed strategy for its diplomatic efforts in the South China Sea. It aims to protect American economic interests and citizens, and work with allies like the Philippines and Vietnam, while countering China's actions. The Secretary of State would need to submit this plan within 180 days of the bill becoming law.

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