# 119-sres-240: A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace, pre-K through 12th grade and higher education systems, government programs, the military, and our society.

119-sres-240, A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace, pre-K through 12th grade and higher education systems, government programs, the military, and our society., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-240
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace, pre-K through 12th grade and higher education systems, government programs, the military, and our society.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-21
- Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI)
- Cosponsors: 21
- Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**DEIA**. This resolution would declare diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as foundational U.S. values and urge leaders to expand efforts that remove barriers for marginalized groups. - Families and communities would see federal attention called to persistent disparities in housing, health care, education, and wages that affect Black, Latino, Asian American, Indigenous people, women, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities. - Students and schools would be encouraged to adopt policies that expand access to career pathways, apprenticeships, funding for HBCUs and Tribal Colleges and Universities, language access, and culturally competent services. - Employers, workplaces, and businesses would be urged to promote inclusive hiring, improve accessibility, and expand opportunities for minority and women owned businesses to boost innovation and economic mobility.

## Cosponsors (21)

- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] (D-GA), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2025-07-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] (D-PA), 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-240 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/240)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-852)
- [119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2150)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-240 (as of 2026-08-11).