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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.
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Summary of Bill SRES 348
Bill 117 sres 348 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 is a landmark piece of legislation that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas, including employment, public accommodations, and transportation. It has played a crucial role in promoting the independence and inclusion of individuals with disabilities in society.
The resolution recognizes the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities, as it allows them to live more fulfilling and autonomous lives. It also emphasizes the need for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities, ensuring that they have access to the necessary support and resources to live independently. Overall, Bill 117 sres 348 highlights the importance of promoting independent living for individuals with disabilities and calls for continued efforts to improve home and community living for this population. It underscores the ongoing commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities in the United States.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is a landmark piece of legislation that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas, including employment, public accommodations, and transportation. It has played a crucial role in promoting the independence and inclusion of individuals with disabilities in society.
The resolution recognizes the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities, as it allows them to live more fulfilling and autonomous lives. It also emphasizes the need for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities, ensuring that they have access to the necessary support and resources to live independently. Overall, Bill 117 sres 348 highlights the importance of promoting independent living for individuals with disabilities and calls for continued efforts to improve home and community living for this population. It underscores the ongoing commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities in the United States.
Congressional Summary of SRES 348
This resolution addresses issues related to individuals with disabilities.
Specifically, the resolution
- recognizes the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and encourages all Americans to celebrate the advancement of inclusion and equality of opportunity made possible by its enactment;
- pledges to continue to work on a bipartisan basis to identify and address the remaining barriers that undermine the national goals of equality of opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and full participation for individuals with disabilities;
- pledges to work with states to improve access to home- and community-based services for individuals with disabilities;
- calls on the Department of Labor to provide information, resources, and technical assistance to enable individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency; and
- calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to provide information, resources, and technical assistance regarding such services that enable individuals with disabilities to live independently.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 348
Bill SRES 348 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 9, 2021. Bill SRES 348 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on August 9, 2021. Bill SRES 348's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6106; text: CR S6114-6115) as of August 9, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 348
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
52Democrat Cosponsors
48Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 348
Primary Policy Focus
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesPotential Impact Areas
- Community life and organization
- Congressional tributes
- Disability and health-based discrimination
- Disability and paralysis
- Disability assistance
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Government information and archives
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 348
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 348
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