H.Res. 1282 — Introduced in House

IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1282 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2022Ms. McCollum (for herself, Mr. Calvert, Ms. Dean, Mr. Cleaver, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. Carson, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Deutch, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Mr. Cooper, and Ms. Scanlon) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing support for July to be designated as Disability Pride Month. Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 61,000,000 American adults live with a disability; Whereas the United States Census Bureau reports that over 3,000,000 children have disabilities; Whereas the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) was signed into law on July 26, 1990; Whereas people with a disability remain at an increased risk of experiencing discrimination, isolation, and inequities; Whereas people with disabilities are vital and make meaningful contributions to American arts, science, health care, technology, sports, education, law, and many more sectors; and Whereas Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July by Americans across the country: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of Disability Pride Month; and (2) calls on the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected people to— (A) observe Disability Pride Month with appropriate celebrations and activities; and (B) take an active role in the prevention of exclusion and discrimination against people with disabilities.