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IV119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. RES. 1463IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 27, 2026Ms. McCollum (for herself, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Ms. Budzinski, Mr. Carson, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Evans of Pennsylvania, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Kennedy of New York, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Menefee, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Moulton, Ms. Norton, Ms. Randall, Ms. Scanlon, Ms. Simon, Ms. Titus, Ms. Tlaib, and Mrs. Watson Coleman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and WorkforceRESOLUTIONExpressing support for July to be designated as Disability Pride Month.

Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 70,000,000 American adults have a disability that impacts major life activities; 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 in the American arts, science, healthcare, 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 (1)expresses the support for July to be designated as Disability Pride Month; and (2)calls on the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected people to— (A)to observe Disability Pride Month with appropriate celebrations and activities; and (B)take an active role in the prevention of exclusion of and discrimination against people with disabilities.

That the House of Representatives— (1)expresses support for Disability Pride Month; and (2)calls on the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected people to— (A)to observe Disability Pride Month with appropriate celebrations and activities; and (B)take an active role in the prevention of exclusion of and discrimination against people with disabilities.