Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 685

A resolution designating April 22, 2026, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day".

National Assistive Technology Awareness Day

Apr 22·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: The House

The Senate has officially passed this resolution to designate April 22, 2026, as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day. Because the Senate already agreed to the measure, no further action is needed in that chamber. The bill is now considered complete.

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Key Points

The Senate officially named April 22, 2026, as a day to recognize assistive technology. These are tools like wheelchairs or special computer software that help people with disabilities and older adults live more independently.
This resolution highlights that nearly 70 million Americans have a disability. It explains that these technologies are not luxury items. Instead, they are essential for people to go to school, hold jobs, and stay active in their neighborhoods.
The measure also praises the specialists and researchers who help people find the right equipment. It points out that state programs help by loaning out devices and offering affordable ways for families to buy the tools they need.

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Milestones

2 actions

Apr 22, 2026Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1902; text: CR S1938)

Apr 22, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution designating April 22, 2026, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day".

Bill NumberSRES 685

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1902; text: CR S1938)

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