Bill · H.Res. 1452· House(119-HRES-1452)
Recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in work and community life.
- Introduced
- 7/23/2026
- Last activity
- 7/23/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Fitzpatrick
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities. It highlights how the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 aims to provide equality of opportunity. The text notes that many individuals with disabilities still face systemic barriers in employment, healthcare, and accessibility. To address these issues, the resolution calls for further action to strengthen opportunities for participation in work and community life. It directs various federal agencies to provide resources and technical assistance to improve accessibility and independence.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+9
The entire resolution is dedicated to expanding opportunities for participation, work, and independent living for this group.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+8
The resolution pledges to address systemic barriers to independent living and economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The resolution targets the high poverty rate among individuals with disabilities through increased employment access.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Independence: The resolution calls on the Department of Labor to develop policies that enable individuals with disabilities to become economically self-sufficient (Resolution Section 5).
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Better Employment Opportunities: It calls on the Office of Disability Employment Policy to work with employers and government levels to increase the number and quality of jobs available (Resolution Section 6).
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Improved Living Standards: The resolution pledges to work with States to improve access to home- and community-based services, specifically focusing on increasing access to employment (Resolution Section 4).
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Communication Accessibility: It calls on the Federal Communications Commission to provide resources to ensure full and equitable access to communications and telecommunications services (Resolution Section 7).
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Increased Housing Options: The resolution calls on the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide accessible and inclusive homes and communities (Resolution Section 9).
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Enhanced Transportation: It calls on the Department of Transportation to create accessible transit and airports (Resolution Section 10).
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Safety and Emergency Readiness: It calls on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to increase inclusivity and accessibility in emergency preparedness (Resolution Section 11).
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Support for Independent Living: It calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to provide resources related to home- and community-based services to enable independent living (Resolution Section 8).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific provisions within the text that identify negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+9Good For Low Income Households+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Women+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+8Improves Affordable Housing+5Improves Poverty Reduction+5Improves Racial Equity+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+5Improves Public Transit+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- 7/23/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan