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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 770
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 24, 2024
Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Tillis) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as Disability Pride Month
.
Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 61,000,000 adults in the United States have a disability;
Whereas the United States Census Bureau reports that more than 3,000,000 children in the United States have a disability;
Whereas the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) was signed into law on July 26, 1990;
Whereas individuals with disabilities remain at an increased risk of experiencing discrimination and social isolation;
Whereas individuals with disabilities are vital and make meaningful contributions to the workforce, arts, science, health care, technology, sports, education, law, and many more sectors; and
Whereas Disability Pride Month
is celebrated in July by people across the United States: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
expresses support for the designation of July 2024 as Disability Pride Month
; and
calls on the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected people to observe Disability Pride Month
with appropriate celebrations and activities.