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A resolution 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.

USA116th CongressSRES-661| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2020
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (33)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution addresses issues related to individuals with disabilities. Specifically, the resolution recognizes the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and encourages all Americans to celebrate the advancement of inclusion and equality of opportunity made possible by its enactment; pledges to continue to work on a bipartisan basis to identify and address the remaining barriers that undermine the national goals of equality of opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and full participation for individuals with disabilities; pledges to work with states to improve access to home- and community-based services for individuals with disabilities; and calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to provide information, resources, and technical assistance regarding such services that enable individuals with disabilities to live independently.
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Jul 27, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 116-1066
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 28, 2020
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4533; text: CR S4548)
Jul 28, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4533; text: CR S4548)
  • July 27, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 116-1066
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • July 28, 2020
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4533; text: CR S4548)


  • July 28, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4533; text: CR S4548)

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-1066: 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.
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A resolution 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.

USA116th CongressSRES-661| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2020
This resolution addresses issues related to individuals with disabilities. Specifically, the resolution recognizes the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and encourages all Americans to celebrate the advancement of inclusion and equality of opportunity made possible by its enactment; pledges to continue to work on a bipartisan basis to identify and address the remaining barriers that undermine the national goals of equality of opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and full participation for individuals with disabilities; pledges to work with states to improve access to home- and community-based services for individuals with disabilities; and calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to provide information, resources, and technical assistance regarding such services that enable individuals with disabilities to live independently.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 116-1066
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 28, 2020
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4533; text: CR S4548)
Jul 28, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4533; text: CR S4548)
  • July 27, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 116-1066
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • July 28, 2020
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4533; text: CR S4548)


  • July 28, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4533; text: CR S4548)
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (33)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-1066: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Community life and organizationCongressional tributesDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment information and archives