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III118th CONGRESS2d SessionS. RES. 770IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 24, 2024Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Tillis) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONExpressing support for the designation of July 2024 as Disability Pride Month.

Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 61,000,000 adults in the United States have a disability;Whereas the United States Census Bureau reports that more than 3,000,000 children in the United States have a disability;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 disabilities remain at an increased risk of experiencing discrimination and social isolation;Whereas individuals with disabilities are vital and make meaningful contributions to the workforce, arts, science, health care, technology, sports, education, law, and many more sectors; andWhereas 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 2024 as Disability Pride Month; and(2)calls on the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected people to observe Disability Pride Month with appropriate celebrations and activities.