H.Res. 619

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 619 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 619

Expressing support for July to be designated as ``Disability Pride 
Month''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 26, 2023

Ms. McCollum (for herself, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Ms. Adams, Mr. 
Calvert, Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Smith of 
Washington, Mr. Carson, Ms. Scanlon, Mr. Moulton, Ms. Norton, Ms. 
Titus, Ms. Ross, and Mr. Allred) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

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RESOLUTION

Expressing support for July to be designated as ``Disability Pride 
Month''.

Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 61,000,000 
American adults have a disability that impacts major life activities;
Whereas the United States Census Bureau reports that over 3,000,000 children 
have disabilities;
Whereas the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) was signed 
into law on July 26, 1990;
Whereas people with a disability remain at an increased risk of experiencing 
discrimination, isolation, and inequities;
Whereas people with disabilities are vital, and make meaningful contributions in 
the American arts, science, healthcare, technology, sports, education, 
law, and many more sectors; and
Whereas ``Disability Pride Month'' is celebrated in July by Americans across the 
country: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) expresses the support for July to be designated as 
``Disability Pride Month''; and
(2) calls on the people of the United States, interest 
groups, and affected people to--
(A) to observe Disability Pride Month with 
appropriate celebrations and activities; and
(B) take an active role in the prevention of 
exclusion of and discrimination against people with 
disabilities.
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