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Betty McCollum (D-MN)

Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".

H.Res. 1463 · House resolution Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 24 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. 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 expresses support for designating July as "Disability Pride Month." It notes that millions of American adults and children live with disabilities that impact major life activities. The text highlights that people with disabilities contribute to many sectors, including arts, science, and technology. It also points out that these individuals face an increased risk of discrimination and isolation. Finally, the resolution calls on the public and interest groups to celebrate this month and work to prevent discrimination.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The resolution seeks to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities and calls for the prevention of their exclusion and discrimination.

  • Scored +3

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The resolution calls for public observance of Disability Pride Month and active prevention of discrimination and exclusion against people with disabilities.

  • Scored +2

    Would children be better off under this?

    The resolution highlights the importance of the millions of children living with disabilities.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.