CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Debbie Dingell (D-MI)

Recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C.

H.Res. 1586 · House resolution Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A Democratic resolution with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 17 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

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What this bill would do

H. Res. 1586 recognizes and honors the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C. The resolution notes that over 70,000,000 adults with disabilities live in the United States. It affirms the importance of the Olmstead decision and the integration mandate under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The text highlights that unnecessary segregation of individuals with disabilities limits their opportunities. Finally, it calls on all levels of government to advance policies that allow individuals with disabilities to live and work in integrated community settings.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +9

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The resolution recognizes the anniversary of Olmstead v. L.C. and calls for policies advancing community integration, independence, and employment for individuals with disabilities.

  • Scored +8

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The resolution honors the anniversary of the Olmstead decision and reaffirms federal commitments to the integration mandate for individuals with disabilities.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The resolution affirms support for expanding home- and community-based services and integrated settings for individuals with disabilities.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.