Supporting the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month.

HRES 290 is a symbolic resolution (not a law) introduced on April 13, 2023, that formally supports National Deaf History Month in April. It recognizes the contributions of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the U.S. (citing a 2017 estimate of 11.2 million people affected) and references key milestones like the founding of the American School for the Deaf (1817) and Gallaudet University (1864). The resolution encourages the public to observe the month with activities but does not create new policies or affect any specific group directly. As a non-binding measure, it serves only to raise awareness and honor historical contributions.