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A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand health care for individuals with disabilities to work and live in the community.

USA119th CongressSRES-338| Senate 
| Updated: 7/24/2025
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (24)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate resolution commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), acknowledging its pivotal role in advancing independent living , equal opportunity, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities. It emphasizes that despite the ADA's progress, significant barriers persist, hindering full community participation and often leading to segregated institutional settings. The resolution highlights that many individuals with disabilities still reside in institutions due to an institutional bias within the Medicaid program and insufficient community support services. It underscores Medicaid's critical role in enabling individuals with disabilities to live in their homes, access school-based health services, and maintain employment, while also admonishing against any future cuts or burdensome requirements to the program. The Senate pledges bipartisan efforts to address these remaining barriers, focusing on improving funding and access to home and community-based services , particularly to increase employment opportunities. It calls upon various federal departments and agencies, including Labor, FCC, HHS, HUD, DOT, and FEMA, to develop and implement policies that enhance competitive integrated employment, ensure accessible communications, provide inclusive housing, create accessible transit, and improve inclusivity in emergency preparedness for individuals with disabilities.
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SRES 118-772
A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in work and community life.
Jul 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 24, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-772
    A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in work and community life.


  • July 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 24, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand health care for individuals with disabilities to work and live in the community.

USA119th CongressSRES-338| Senate 
| Updated: 7/24/2025
This Senate resolution commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), acknowledging its pivotal role in advancing independent living , equal opportunity, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities. It emphasizes that despite the ADA's progress, significant barriers persist, hindering full community participation and often leading to segregated institutional settings. The resolution highlights that many individuals with disabilities still reside in institutions due to an institutional bias within the Medicaid program and insufficient community support services. It underscores Medicaid's critical role in enabling individuals with disabilities to live in their homes, access school-based health services, and maintain employment, while also admonishing against any future cuts or burdensome requirements to the program. The Senate pledges bipartisan efforts to address these remaining barriers, focusing on improving funding and access to home and community-based services , particularly to increase employment opportunities. It calls upon various federal departments and agencies, including Labor, FCC, HHS, HUD, DOT, and FEMA, to develop and implement policies that enhance competitive integrated employment, ensure accessible communications, provide inclusive housing, create accessible transit, and improve inclusivity in emergency preparedness for individuals with disabilities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-772
A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in work and community life.
Jul 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 24, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-772
    A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in work and community life.


  • July 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 24, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (24)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted