Edward Markey (D-MA)
A resolution designating April 30, 2025, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2710; text: CR S2718)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 192 designates April 30, 2025, as ``National Assistive Technology Awareness Day''. The resolution highlights how assistive technology and related services help individuals with disabilities and older adults improve their functional capabilities. It recognizes the importance of these tools for community inclusion, education, and employment. Additionally, the resolution commends the specialists, program coordinators, professional organizations, and researchers who help people access these necessary devices.
Yes· 3 of 18
- Scored +10
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill is explicitly designed to raise awareness and support for the needs of people with disabilities.
- Scored +5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Specifically mentions the high prevalence of disability among older adults and the benefit of assistive technology for them.
- Scored +5
Would retired people be better off under this?
Specifically highlights the importance of these tools for older adults.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness: By designating April 30, 2025, as ``National Assistive Technology Awareness Day'', the resolution brings attention to tools that help individuals with disabilities and older adults be included in their communities, workplaces, and classrooms.
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Support for Employment and Independence: The text notes that assistive technology is critical for individuals to obtain, retain, and advance in competitive employment, which promotes economic self-sufficiency.
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Recognition of Support Services: The resolution commends assistive technology specialists, program coordinators, professional organizations, and researchers for their work in helping people find and acquire the proper technology to meet their individual needs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are mentioned in the provided text.
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 bill is explicitly designed to raise awareness and support for the needs of people with disabilities. Would retired people be better off under this? — Specifically highlights the importance of these tools for older adults. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Specifically mentions the high prevalence of disability among older adults and the benefit of assistive technology for them. Would students be better off under this? — Focuses on making classrooms more inclusive through assistive technology. Would children be better off under this? — The bill highlights the importance of assistive technology for over 9.5 million children with disabilities. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Supports independence and employment for adults with disabilities. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Promotes the use of technology for employment and education access. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Acknowledges state financing and loan programs to make assistive technology affordable. Would business owners be better off under this? — Promotes a more inclusive workplace which can broaden the talent pool. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Increases awareness and access to tools that improve quality of life. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Veterans with disabilities can benefit from increased awareness and access to assistive technology.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill raises awareness for tools that enable inclusion, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Increasing access to employment through assistive technology can help reduce poverty for disabled individuals.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill promotes awareness of assistive technology devices that improve functional capabilities for people with disabilities. Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution commends researchers dedicated to the access and acquisition of assistive technology.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Promoting assistive technology supports economic self-sufficiency for a significant portion of the population. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill acknowledges that assistive technology is critical for obtaining and retaining competitive employment.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution recognizes and commends researchers working on assistive technology.
- 4/30/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2710; text: CR S2718)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota