Recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in work and community life.
Sponsored By: Representative Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced
Summary
This resolution would emphasize independent living and economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities and call on federal agencies to strengthen access to jobs, housing, communications, and emergency preparedness under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More support for disability access
If adopted, the resolution would ask federal agencies and States to remove barriers to independent living and work for people with disabilities. It would ask HHS to share resources and technical help on home- and community-based services. It would ask HUD to expand accessible housing options. It would ask Labor and ODEP to boost employment policies and employer technical assistance. It would ask Transportation to improve transit and airport access and hiring. It would ask the FCC to improve communications access and FEMA to make emergency planning more inclusive. The resolution would be nonbinding and would not itself create new funding or legal entitlements.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
Sponsored 7/23/2025
Roll Call Votes
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