Accessible Ukraine Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
This bill, introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth, proposes to require that any construction or renovation projects in Ukraine that receive funding from the United States must meet certain accessibility standards. Specifically, these standards would need to be essentially the same as those found in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, and their associated rules.
The bill would directly impact construction and renovation projects in Ukraine that are supported by U.S. funds. It aims to ensure that these projects are designed and built in a way that is accessible to people with disabilities, aligning them with established U.S. accessibility laws. The full text of the bill detailing its specific provisions and mechanisms has not yet been published.
As of its introduction on September 24, 2026, S. 5556 is in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the Senate. For the bill to potentially become law, it would need to be considered and passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then signed by the President.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does S. 5556 do?
- This bill, introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth, proposes to require that any construction or renovation projects in Ukraine that receive funding from the United States must meet certain accessibility standards. Specifically, these standards would need to be essentially the same as those found in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, and their associated rules. The bill would directly impact construction and renovation projects in Ukraine that are supported by U.S. funds. It aims to ensure that these projects are designed and built in a way that is accessible to people with disabilities, aligning them with established U.S. accessibility laws. The full text of the bill detailing its specific provisions and mechanisms has not yet been published. As of its introduction on September 24, 2026, S. 5556 is in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the Senate. For the bill to potentially become law, it would need to be considered and passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then signed by the President.
- Has S. 5556 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5556. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5556?
- S. 5556 was sponsored by Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5556?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (24 Sep 2026).
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