[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1111 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1111

 Recognizing the importance and contributions of neurodivergent people 
                         to the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 2, 2024

  Mr. Robert Garcia of California submitted the following resolution; 
       which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing the importance and contributions of neurodivergent people 
                         to the United States.

Whereas the United States is a diverse nation that strives to value the unique 
        talents and contributions of every person;
Whereas neurodiversity includes all neurological differences, and it is 
        estimated that 15 to 20 percent of the world's population, including 
        more than 50 million people in the United States, exhibit forms of 
        neurodivergence;
Whereas neurodivergent individuals have made significant contributions to 
        numerous fields, including science, technology, the arts, medicine, 
        political leadership, and advocacy, all of which enhance the cultural 
        and economic fabric of society;
Whereas ensuring neurodivergent individuals are embraced and included in society 
        is a question of basic civil rights and is a matter of paramount 
        importance;
Whereas countless advocates and organizations across the United States have 
        worked tirelessly through generations to raise awareness of 
        neurodivergent people, eliminate stigma, challenge barriers to progress, 
        and provide support to neurodivergent individuals;
Whereas neurodivergent individuals often approach challenges and problem-solving 
        in novel and valuable ways, and allowing for the persistence of societal 
        barriers to their full inclusion in dignity and opportunity causes the 
        Nation both moral and material diminishment; and
Whereas providing for the support and inclusion of neurodivergent individuals in 
        all spheres of life will make the United States a stronger and more just 
        nation, foster innovation and creativity, and bring us closer to 
        realizing the ideals of our founding: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the importance and contributions of 
        neurodivergent people to the United States;
            (2) encourages continued efforts to raise awareness about 
        neurodiversity, promote inclusion and belonging, and eliminate 
        ableism associated with neurodiversity;
            (3) commends organizations, advocates, and individuals who 
        have worked to support neurodivergent individuals and create 
        opportunities for progress; and
            (4) calls on all people in the United States to work toward 
        a society that is inclusive and supportive of every person 
        regardless of identity or disability.
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