S.Res. 719 — Introduced in Senate

III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 719 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 26, 2022Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Portman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 2022 as Disability Pride Month. Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 61,000,000 adults in the United States have disabilities; Whereas the United States Census Bureau reports that more than 3,000,000 children in the United States have disabilities; Whereas the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) was signed into law on July 26, 1990; Whereas individuals with a disability remain at an increased risk of experiencing discrimination, isolation, and inequities; Whereas individuals with disabilities are vital and make meaningful contributions to the arts, science, health care, technology, sports, education, law, and many more sectors; and Whereas Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July by people across the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) expresses support for the designation of July 2022 as 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 preventing the exclusion of, and discrimination against, individuals with disabilities.