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.
Disability Rights: Improving Jobs and Independence
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to several House committees for review. It is not yet scheduled for a vote and is considered to be in the initial phase of consideration.
Legislative Progress
This is a bipartisan resolution celebrating a popular law. It does not require new spending, so it is very likely to pass with broad support.
Key Points
- This resolution celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It notes that while progress has been made, many people with disabilities still face barriers to finding jobs, getting healthcare, and living on their own.
- The proposal asks several government agencies to do more. For example, it calls on the Department of Labor to help more people with disabilities find good jobs and asks the Department of Transportation to make airports and transit more accessible.
- It highlights that nearly one in four people with disabilities live in poverty. The resolution aims to fix this by pushing for better access to housing, technology, and emergency services so everyone has a fair chance to succeed.
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Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
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.
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