HRES602Referred to Committee
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.
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-07-23
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
HRES
ⓘType
Sponsor
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Republican · PA · Representative
Votes with party: 84.7% (549 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/F000466
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (2)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →
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.
2025-07-23
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-07-23
- House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-07-23
- House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureReferred To · 2025-07-23
- House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2025-07-23
- House Committee on Financial ServicesReferred To · 2025-07-23
Previously
- Education and Workforce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-07-23
- Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeReferred To · 2025-07-23
- Financial Services CommitteeReferred To · 2025-07-23
- Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-07-23
- Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2025-07-23
Plain-English Summary
This resolution expresses support for expanding job opportunities and community participation for people with disabilities, building on protections established by the Americans with Disabilities Act. It calls for Congress to take additional steps to help people with disabilities achieve economic independence and live more fully in their communities. The measure has been referred to multiple committees to examine how different areas of government—including education, transportation, courts, and financial services—can better support these goals.
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Subjects
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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