[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 24, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S11186]
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      SENATE RESOLUTION 296--RELATIVE TO DISABLED SENATE EMPLOYEES

  Mr. FORD submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Rules and Administration:

                              S. Res. 296

       Resolved, That (a) a Senate employee with a disability (as 
     defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act 
     of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102)) who has the privilege of the 
     Senate floor under rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the 
     Senate may bring such supporting services (including dog 
     guides and interpreters) on the Senate floor as the employing 
     office determines are necessary to assist the disabled 
     employee in discharging the official duties of his or her 
     employment position.
       (b) The employing office of a disabled employee shall 
     administer the provisions of this resolution.

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