A bill to require the inclusion of an accessibility assessment during inspections of overseas diplomatic facilities by the Inspector General of the Department of State

diplomatic facilities overseas (like embassies and consulates). **Who it affects:** - U.S. diplomatic staff and visitors with disabilities who use overseas facilities - The State Department's Inspector General's office - Personnel responsible for maintaining diplomatic buildings abroad **What would change:** Currently, when the Inspector General conducts routine inspections of diplomatic facilities overseas, they are not specifically required to evaluate how accessible these buildings are for people with disabilities. If passed, accessibility would become a mandatory part of these inspections, potentially leading to: - Better identification of accessibility barriers - More consistent standards across diplomatic facilities - Improved access for employees and visitors with disabilities The bill is currently under review in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.