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Introduced
07/25/2025
07/25/2025
In Committee
07/25/2025
07/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".
AI Summary
This resolution expresses support for designating July as "Disability Pride Month", acknowledging the significant number of Americans living with disabilities - specifically 70 million adults and over 3 million children according to federal data. The resolution highlights that people with disabilities face ongoing challenges of discrimination and isolation, while also recognizing their vital contributions across numerous sectors including arts, science, healthcare, technology, sports, education, and law. The resolution commemorates the Americans with Disabilities Act signed on July 26, 1990, and calls on the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected individuals to observe Disability Pride Month through celebratory activities and to actively work towards preventing exclusion and discrimination against people with disabilities. By bringing attention to the experiences and achievements of people with disabilities, the resolution seeks to promote understanding, respect, and inclusive practices in American society.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (17)
Betty McCollum (D)*,
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Ed Case (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Josh Riley (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (on 07/25/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/613/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres613/BILLS-119hres613ih.pdf |
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