[Congressional Bills 117th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 719 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 719 Expressing support for the designation of July 2022 as ``Disability Pride Month''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 26, 2022 Ms. 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 Resolved, 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. <all>