[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 26, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S3697]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 719--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF JULY 
                   2022 AS ``DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH''

  Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and Mr. Portman) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, 
Labor, and Pensions:

                              S. Res. 719

       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.

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