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 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
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
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
- 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 individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. It acknowledges ongoing issues such as systemic ableism, higher poverty rates, and barriers to accessible workplaces and healthcare. The resolution pledges to work on a bipartisan basis to address remaining barriers, including those facing people in segregated institutions. It calls upon various federal departments to take specific actions to improve opportunities for individuals with disabilities. These actions include improving access to employment, housing, and communication technologies. Ultimately, the resolution seeks to strengthen participation in work and community life.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +9
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The resolution comprehensively addresses barriers to employment, housing, transportation, and community living for people with disabilities.
- Scored +8
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The resolution explicitly pledges to address barriers to independent living, employment, and community participation for people with disabilities.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The resolution targets economic self-sufficiency to address the high poverty rates among people with disabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Self-Sufficiency and Employment: The resolution calls on the Department of Labor to develop policies and the Office of Disability Employment Policy to coordinate with employers to increase the number and quality of jobs for individuals with disabilities. (Resolution Section 5 and 6)
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Increased Access to Community Services: There is a pledge to work with States to improve access to home- and community-based services, which focuses on increasing employment access. (Resolution Section 4)
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Equitable Communication Access: The resolution calls on the Federal Communications Commission to provide resources and assistance so individuals can have full and equitable access to communications and telecommunications technologies. (Resolution Section 7)
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Independent Living Support: The Department of Health and Human Services is called upon to provide resources and assistance to help individuals with disabilities live independently through home- and community-based services. (Resolution Section 8)
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Inclusive Housing: The Department of Housing and Urban Development is called on to provide accessible and inclusive homes and communities to increase options for individuals with disabilities. (Resolution Section 9)
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Accessible Transportation: The Department of Transportation is called on to create accessible transit and airports, while also increasing the hiring and promotion of individuals with disabilities within the transportation workforce. (Resolution Section 10)
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Emergency Preparedness: The Federal Emergency Management Agency is called on to increase inclusivity and accessibility in emergency preparedness through a whole community approach. (Resolution Section 11)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text of the resolution.
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 resolution comprehensively addresses barriers to employment, housing, transportation, and community living for people with disabilities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution targets economic self-sufficiency to address the high poverty rates among people with disabilities. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution notes that people of color with disabilities face disproportionate barriers to housing, education, and employment. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The resolution notes that people of color with disabilities face disproportionate barriers to housing, education, and employment. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution identifies 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 explicitly pledges to address barriers to independent living, employment, and community participation for people with disabilities. Does this make housing cost less? — The resolution calls on HUD to provide more accessible and inclusive housing options for individuals with disabilities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution seeks to increase economic self-sufficiency and employment opportunities to combat high poverty rates among people with disabilities. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution 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 for individuals with disabilities. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The resolution calls on the Department of Transportation to create more accessible transit and airports.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution calls on the Department of Labor to increase 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 for the FCC to ensure full and equitable access to communications and telecommunications technologies.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution calls for improved access to home- and community-based services through the Department of Health and Human Services.
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- 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.
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-1452: 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.
- 119-SRES-338: A resolution 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 health care for individuals with disabilities to work and live in the community.
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