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Last progress July 25, 2025 (6 months ago)
Introduced on July 25, 2025 by Betty McCollum
Declares the House supports Disability Pride Month and calls on people, organizations, and communities to observe it with celebrations and actions that promote inclusion and prevent discrimination against people with disabilities. The resolution summarizes findings about the prevalence of disability in the U.S., cites the Americans with Disabilities Act and Disability Pride Month, and highlights the contributions of people with disabilities while acknowledging they face exclusion and discrimination.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 70,000,000 American adults have a disability that impacts major life activities.
The United States Census Bureau reports that over 3,000,000 children have disabilities.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) was signed into law on July 26, 1990.
People with a disability remain at an increased risk of experiencing discrimination, isolation, and inequities.
People with disabilities are vital and make meaningful contributions in the American arts, science, healthcare, technology, sports, education, law, and many more sectors.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Who is affected and how:
Overall impact: Mostly symbolic and awareness-raising. The resolution can help mobilize voluntary local and private efforts to promote inclusion and prevent discrimination, but it imposes no legal obligations or funding changes and therefore has limited direct policy or budgetary effect.