Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".
HRES 1397 is a non-binding congressional resolution expressing support for designating July as "Disability Pride Month" in the United States. It highlights that 61 million American adults and over 3 million children live with disabilities, notes the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990, and acknowledges ongoing discrimination risks faced by people with disabilities. The resolution calls on the public, organizations, and affected individuals to observe Disability Pride Month through celebrations and to actively prevent exclusion and discrimination against people with disabilities. It does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes the contributions of the disability community and aligns with existing annual observances. This resolution directly supports the disability community and encourages nationwide participation in promoting inclusion.
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Introduced Jul 30, 2024
Last action Jul 30, 2024
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Jul 30, 2024
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Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
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Adam Smith
DDemocratic
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Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
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Dina Titus
DDemocratic
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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Glenn Thompson
RRepublican
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Janice D. Schakowsky
DDemocratic
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Jennifer Wexton
DDemocratic
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Ken Calvert
RRepublican
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Seth Moulton
DDemocratic
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Susan Wild
DDemocratic
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