Bill · S.Res. 500· Senate(119-SRES-500)
A resolution commemorating the centennial year of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- Introduced
- 11/18/2025
- Last activity
- 11/18/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8207-8208)
- Sponsored by
- Chris Van Hollen
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 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 commemorates the centennial year of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The Senate is recognizing the organization for its 100 years of positive impact regarding people with communication disorders. The resolution notes ASHA's mission to advance science, foster excellence in education, establish standards, and advocate for accessible care. It also highlights the organization's role in setting initial standards for licensing in all 50 States and the District of Columbia. Finally, the Senate aims to recognize ASHA's work in advancing the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
The resolution recognizes ASHA's work in advocating for people with communication disorders and their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+3
The resolution highlights ASHA's engagement in advocacy for the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Would children be better off under this?+2
The bill notes that communication disorders are common in children and that ASHA supports those affected from infancy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of professional standards: The resolution notes that ASHA set initial standards in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology to ensure consumer protections through State licensure (Preamble).
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Advocacy for accessible care: ASHA's mission includes advocating for accessible and quality care for all (Preamble).
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Support for those with communication disorders: The resolution recognizes ASHA's impact on people with communication disorders and its work to support professionals who improve the quality of life for millions of individuals, ranging from infants to older adults (Resolution Section 1 and 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified 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+3Good For Children+2Good For Seniors+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Increases Affordable Care Act Support+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- 11/18/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8207-8208)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland