A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities.

12/29/2022, 6:48 PM

This resolution (1) recognizes the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 in advancing independent living for individuals with disabilities; (2) pledges continued efforts to address remaining barriers for individuals with disabilities; and (3) calls on federal agencies to provide additional resources for individuals with disabilities with respect to economic self-sufficiency, community-based services, housing, and transportation.

Bill 117 sres 714 is a resolution that acknowledges the significance of independent living for individuals with disabilities, which is made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The resolution calls for additional measures to enhance home and community living for individuals with disabilities.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is a landmark piece of legislation that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The ADA has been instrumental in promoting independence and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

The resolution recognizes the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities and emphasizes the need for continued efforts to strengthen home and community living for this population. It highlights the importance of providing individuals with disabilities with the necessary support and resources to live independently and participate fully in society. The resolution calls for further action to improve access to affordable and accessible housing, transportation, healthcare, and other services that are essential for individuals with disabilities to live independently. It also emphasizes the importance of promoting inclusion and removing barriers that prevent individuals with disabilities from fully participating in their communities. Overall, Bill 117 sres 714 is a call to action to continue the progress made by the ADA in promoting independent living for individuals with disabilities and to further strengthen home and community living for this population. It underscores the importance of ensuring that individuals with disabilities have the support and resources they need to live independently and participate fully in society.
Congress
117

Number
SRES - 714

Introduced on
2022-07-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/20/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution (1) recognizes the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 in advancing independent living for individuals with disabilities; (2) pledges continued efforts to address remaining barriers for individuals with disabilities; and (3) calls on federal agencies to provide additional resources for individuals with disabilities with respect to economic self-sufficiency, community-based services, housing, and transportation.

Bill 117 sres 714 is a resolution that acknowledges the significance of independent living for individuals with disabilities, which is made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The resolution calls for additional measures to enhance home and community living for individuals with disabilities.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is a landmark piece of legislation that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The ADA has been instrumental in promoting independence and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

The resolution recognizes the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities and emphasizes the need for continued efforts to strengthen home and community living for this population. It highlights the importance of providing individuals with disabilities with the necessary support and resources to live independently and participate fully in society. The resolution calls for further action to improve access to affordable and accessible housing, transportation, healthcare, and other services that are essential for individuals with disabilities to live independently. It also emphasizes the importance of promoting inclusion and removing barriers that prevent individuals with disabilities from fully participating in their communities. Overall, Bill 117 sres 714 is a call to action to continue the progress made by the ADA in promoting independent living for individuals with disabilities and to further strengthen home and community living for this population. It underscores the importance of ensuring that individuals with disabilities have the support and resources they need to live independently and participate fully in society.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities.

Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/15/2022

This resolution (1) recognizes the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 in advancing independent living for individuals with disabilities; (2) pledges continued efforts to address remaining barriers for individuals with d...


Latest Action7/20/2022
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3547-3548)