Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution expresses support for the designation of July as Disability Pride Month.

Bill 118 HRES 619, also known as the "Disability Pride Month" resolution, is a piece of legislation that aims to designate the month of July as a time to celebrate and recognize individuals with disabilities. The resolution expresses support for the idea of promoting awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by people with disabilities, as well as celebrating their achievements and contributions to society.

The resolution highlights the importance of recognizing the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities, and calls for increased efforts to ensure equal opportunities and access to resources for people with disabilities. It also emphasizes the need to combat discrimination and promote inclusion and acceptance of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of society.

The resolution has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties coming together to show their support for the recognition of Disability Pride Month. Supporters of the resolution believe that designating July as Disability Pride Month will help raise awareness about the issues facing individuals with disabilities, and promote a more inclusive and accepting society. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 619 is a non-partisan effort to celebrate and honor individuals with disabilities, and to promote greater understanding and acceptance of their unique experiences and contributions.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 619

Introduced on
2023-07-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/26/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of July as Disability Pride Month.

Bill 118 HRES 619, also known as the "Disability Pride Month" resolution, is a piece of legislation that aims to designate the month of July as a time to celebrate and recognize individuals with disabilities. The resolution expresses support for the idea of promoting awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by people with disabilities, as well as celebrating their achievements and contributions to society.

The resolution highlights the importance of recognizing the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities, and calls for increased efforts to ensure equal opportunities and access to resources for people with disabilities. It also emphasizes the need to combat discrimination and promote inclusion and acceptance of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of society.

The resolution has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties coming together to show their support for the recognition of Disability Pride Month. Supporters of the resolution believe that designating July as Disability Pride Month will help raise awareness about the issues facing individuals with disabilities, and promote a more inclusive and accepting society. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 619 is a non-partisan effort to celebrate and honor individuals with disabilities, and to promote greater understanding and acceptance of their unique experiences and contributions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".

Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/13/2023

This resolution expresses support for the designation of July as Disability Pride Month.


Latest Action7/26/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.