Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
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 opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in work and community life.
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Education and 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- 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
This resolution recognizes the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities. It highlights how the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 aims to provide equality of opportunity. The text notes that many individuals with disabilities still face systemic barriers in employment, healthcare, and accessibility. To address these issues, the resolution calls for further action to strengthen opportunities for participation in work and community life. It directs various federal agencies to provide resources and technical assistance to improve accessibility and independence.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +9
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The entire resolution is dedicated to expanding opportunities for participation, work, and independent living for this group.
- Scored +8
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The resolution pledges to address systemic barriers to independent living and economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The resolution targets the high poverty rate among individuals with disabilities through increased employment access.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Independence: The resolution calls on the Department of Labor to develop policies that enable individuals with disabilities to become economically self-sufficient (Resolution Section 5).
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Better Employment Opportunities: It calls on the Office of Disability Employment Policy to work with employers and government levels to increase the number and quality of jobs available (Resolution Section 6).
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Improved Living Standards: The resolution pledges to work with States to improve access to home- and community-based services, specifically focusing on increasing access to employment (Resolution Section 4).
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Communication Accessibility: It calls on the Federal Communications Commission to provide resources to ensure full and equitable access to communications and telecommunications services (Resolution Section 7).
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Increased Housing Options: The resolution calls on the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide accessible and inclusive homes and communities (Resolution Section 9).
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Enhanced Transportation: It calls on the Department of Transportation to create accessible transit and airports (Resolution Section 10).
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Safety and Emergency Readiness: It calls on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to increase inclusivity and accessibility in emergency preparedness (Resolution Section 11).
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Support for Independent Living: It calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to provide resources related to home- and community-based services to enable independent living (Resolution Section 8).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific provisions within the text that identify negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The entire resolution is dedicated to expanding opportunities for participation, work, and independent living for this group. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution targets the high poverty rate among individuals with disabilities through increased employment access. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The text notes that people of color with disabilities face disproportionate barriers to high quality services. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The text notes that people of color with disabilities face disproportionate barriers to high quality services. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution highlights that women with disabilities face specific barriers to reproductive healthcare.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The resolution pledges to address systemic barriers to independent living and economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities. Does this make housing cost less? — The resolution calls on HUD to provide accessible and inclusive homes and communities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The text aims to increase economic self-sufficiency to combat high poverty rates among people with disabilities. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The text acknowledges that individuals of color with disabilities face disproportionately greater barriers to essential services.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The resolution calls on FEMA to increase inclusivity and accessibility in emergency preparedness. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The resolution calls on the Department of Transportation to create accessible transit and airports.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution calls for increasing the number and quality of employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The resolution calls on the FCC to ensure equitable access to communications and telecommunications services.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution calls for Department of Health and Human Services to provide resources for home- and community-based services.
- 7/23/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Education and 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan