House Bill 617 - 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.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-07-26

Recent Activity

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Alternative Names

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.

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.

Associated Legislation

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.

Policy Areas

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact

Aviation and airports

Computers and information technology

Disability and health-based discrimination

Housing for the elderly and disabled

Intergovernmental relations

Internet, web applications, social media

Transportation employees

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-7]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health Subcommittee

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee

Aviation Subcommittee

Financial Services Committee

Judiciary Committee

Education and the Workforce Committee

Variations and Revisions

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.

12/15/2023, 3:52 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 d...

Congress
118
Number
HRES - 617
Introduced on
2023-07-26
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/26/2023
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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 d...

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing 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
Potential Impact
Aviation and airports•
Computers and information technology•
Disability and health-based discrimination•
Housing for the elderly and disabled•
Intergovernmental relations•
Internet, web applications, social media•
Transportation employees

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/13/2023

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 Action7/28/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.