Bill · S.Res. 338· Senate(119-SRES-338)
A resolution 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 health care for individuals with disabilities to work and live in the community.
- Introduced
- 7/24/2025
- Last activity
- 7/24/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4704-4705)
- Sponsored by
- Tammy Duckworth
- Cosponsors
- - 22 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities as established by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. It acknowledges that many individuals still live in segregated institutions due to Medicaid bias and a lack of community support resources. The Senate pledges to address remaining barriers to equality and work with States to improve funding for home and community-based services. It specifically calls for increased access to employment and better housing options. Furthermore, the resolution directs various federal agencies to improve accessibility in communications, transportation, and emergency preparedness.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+9
The resolution seeks to expand independence, employment, and community access for this group through multiple federal agencies.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+9
The resolution calls for broad actions to dismantle barriers to full participation and equality for people with disabilities.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
The bill calls for strengthening and expanding healthcare to help individuals with disabilities live and work in the community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Community Support: The Senate pledges to work with States to improve funding and access to home and community-based services, which focuses on increasing access to employment (Resolution Section 4).
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Improved Employment Opportunities: The resolution calls on the Department of Labor to develop policies and provide assistance to increase the number and quality of competitive integrated employment opportunities (Resolution Section 6).
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Better Access to Technology: The Federal Communications Commission is called upon to provide resources and assistance to ensure individuals have full and equitable access to communications and telecommunications services and technologies (Resolution Section 7).
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Enhanced Housing Options: The Department of Housing and Urban Development is called upon to provide accessible and inclusive homes and communities to increase options for individuals with disabilities (Resolution Section 9).
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Improved Transportation: The Department of Transportation is called upon to create accessible transit and airports while increasing the hiring and promotion of individuals with disabilities in the workforce (Resolution Section 10).
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Better Emergency Preparedness: The Federal Emergency Management Agency is called upon to increase inclusivity and accessibility in emergency preparedness through a whole community approach (Resolution Section 11).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Risks from Medicaid Cuts: The resolution admonishes against recent and future cuts to the Medicaid program, specifically mentioning that burdensome work-reporting requirements and other barriers put the health of individuals with disabilities at risk (Resolution Section 5).
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+6Good For African Americans+5Good For Children+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+9Improves Affordable Housing+6Improves Racial Equity+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Increases Medicaid Funding+6
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+6Improves Public Transit+6
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+5
- 7/24/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4704-4705)
- 24 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
Maria CantwellDemocrat · Washington
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
Ruben GallegoDemocrat · Arizona
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Patty MurrayDemocrat · Washington
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
John ReedDemocrat · Rhode Island
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts