Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
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.
A Democratic resolution with 22 Democratic cosponsors · See all 24 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4704-4705)
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 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.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities as established by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. It acknowledges that many individuals still live in segregated institutions due to Medicaid bias and a lack of community support resources. The Senate pledges to address remaining barriers to equality and work with States to improve funding for home and community-based services. It specifically calls for increased access to employment and better housing options. Furthermore, the resolution directs various federal agencies to improve accessibility in communications, transportation, and emergency preparedness.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +9
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The resolution seeks to expand independence, employment, and community access for this group through multiple federal agencies.
- Scored +9
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The resolution calls for broad actions to dismantle barriers to full participation and equality for people with disabilities.
- Scored +7
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill calls for strengthening and expanding healthcare to help individuals with disabilities live and work in the community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Community Support: The Senate pledges to work with States to improve funding and access to home and community-based services, which focuses on increasing access to employment (Resolution Section 4).
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Improved Employment Opportunities: The resolution calls on the Department of Labor to develop policies and provide assistance to increase the number and quality of competitive integrated employment opportunities (Resolution Section 6).
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Better Access to Technology: The Federal Communications Commission is called upon to provide resources and assistance to ensure individuals have full and equitable access to communications and telecommunications services and technologies (Resolution Section 7).
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Enhanced Housing Options: The Department of Housing and Urban Development is called upon to provide accessible and inclusive homes and communities to increase options for individuals with disabilities (Resolution Section 9).
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Improved Transportation: The Department of Transportation is called upon to create accessible transit and airports while increasing the hiring and promotion of individuals with disabilities in the workforce (Resolution Section 10).
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Better Emergency Preparedness: The Federal Emergency Management Agency is called upon to increase inclusivity and accessibility in emergency preparedness through a whole community approach (Resolution Section 11).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Risks from Medicaid Cuts: The resolution admonishes against recent and future cuts to the Medicaid program, specifically mentioning that burdensome work-reporting requirements and other barriers put the health of individuals with disabilities at risk (Resolution Section 5).
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 seeks to expand independence, employment, and community access for this group through multiple federal agencies. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill supports maintaining Medicaid, which is an essential support for economic self-sufficiency. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill highlights the need to address disproportionate barriers faced by people of color with disabilities. Would children be better off under this? — The bill notes that children with disabilities access essential school-based health services through Medicaid. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill highlights the need to address disproportionate barriers faced by people of color with disabilities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The resolution calls for broad actions to dismantle barriers to full participation and equality for people with disabilities. Does this make housing cost less? — The resolution calls on HUD to provide more accessible and inclusive housing options for people with disabilities. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill acknowledges that people of color with disabilities face disproportionate barriers to healthcare, education, and housing.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill calls for strengthening and expanding healthcare to help individuals with disabilities live and work in the community. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The Senate pledges to work with States to improve funding for home and community-serevices and admonishes against Medicaid cuts.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill 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 more accessible transit and airports.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution calls for increasing competitive integrated employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill calls on the FCC to ensure equitable access to communications and telecommunications technologies.
- 7/24/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4704-4705)
- 24 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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