Bill · H.Res. 875· House(119-HRES-875)
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of The Arc of the United States, a leading organization promoting and protecting the civil and human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
- Introduced
- 11/12/2025
- Last activity
- 11/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Fitzpatrick
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
H. Res. 875 is a resolution to recognize the 75th anniversary of The Arc of the United States. The resolution honors the organization for promoting and protecting the civil and human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It highlights The Arc's history of supporting community inclusion and its role in advocating for critical legislation and legal rights.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+10
The entire resolution is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of an organization that protects the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+10
The resolution specifically recognizes the work of The Arc in protecting the civil and human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Would children be better off under this?+2
Honors an organization that fought for equal educational opportunities for children with disabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Advancement of Civil and Human Rights: The resolution recognizes The Arc's work in promoting and protecting the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Educational Opportunities: The text notes that The Arc's legal actions inspired the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which extended equal educational opportunity to children with disabilities.
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Income and Health Support: The organization advocated for the Supplemental Security Income program and health care coverage within the Federal and State Medicaid program.
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Community Inclusion: The resolution credits The Arc with pushing for the closure of isolating institutions and supporting home and community-based services.
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Legal Protections: The Arc contributed to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, and the Developmental Disabilities and Bill of Rights Act.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are mentioned in the provided text.
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+10Good For Children+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Students+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+10Improves Social Security+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- 11/12/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan