IV
118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 619
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
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
That the House of Representatives—
expresses the support for July to be designated as Disability Pride Month
; and
calls on the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected people to—
to observe Disability Pride Month with appropriate celebrations and activities; and
take an active role in the prevention of exclusion of and discrimination against people with disabilities.