Recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities.
HRES 617 is a symbolic House resolution (introduced July 26, 2023) that recognizes the role of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in enabling independent living for people with disabilities. It highlights ongoing barriers like institutional segregation, healthcare disparities, and inaccessible housing, while calling on federal agencies to improve home and community-based services. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but urges departments like Health and Human Services, Housing, and Transportation to provide resources and support for accessible housing, employment, and communications. It focuses on advancing ADA goals without specifying concrete policy changes.
Bill status
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
Committee Review
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Introduced Jul 26, 2023
Last action Jul 28, 2023
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Jul 28, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jul 27, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Jul 27, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Jul 27, 2023
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Jul 27, 2023
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Jul 26, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Education and the 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.
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Jul 26, 2023
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Party
State
District
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Debbie Dingell
DDemocratic
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Elissa Slotkin
DDemocratic
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