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  • The bill, known as the "State Department Disability Policy and Accommodations Act," aims to strengthen international disability rights through U.S. foreign policy. It requires the Secretary of State to develop a formal policy for disability inclusion within one year, establish an Office of...

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    This bill wants to help people with disabilities around the world by making sure U.S. foreign policies include them, and it sets aside $6 million each year to do things like training and building an office to focus on these issues. But, it doesn't clearly say how the money will be used or checked to make sure it's used wisely.