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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Betty McCollum

Democrat · MN · Representative

Votes with party: 99.0% (629 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (21)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-07-27

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Committee Activity

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House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2026-07-27

Plain-English Summary

The resolution calls for the federal government to officially recognize July as "Disability Pride Month" to celebrate and honor people with disabilities. This designation would raise awareness about the contributions and achievements of disabled individuals in American society and encourage communities to recognize disability pride throughout the month. The measure affects how the government acknowledges disability issues and could inspire schools, businesses, and organizations to hold events and activities celebrating people with disabilities.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1463 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1463 Expressing support for July to be designated as ``Disability Pride Month''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 27, 2026 Ms. McCollum (for herself, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Ms. Budzinski, Mr. Carson, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Evans of Pennsylvania, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Kennedy of New York, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Menefee, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Moulton, Ms. Norton, Ms. Randall, Ms. Scanlon, Ms. Simon, Ms. Titus, Ms. Tlaib, and Mrs. Watson Coleman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for July to be designated as ``Disability Pride Month''. Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 70,000,000 American adults have a disability that impacts major life activities; Whereas the United States Census Bureau reports that over 3,000,000 children have disabilities; Whereas the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) was signed into law on July 26, 1990; Whereas people with a disability remain at an increased risk of experiencing discrimination, isolation, and inequities; Whereas people with disabilities are vital, and make meaningful contributions in the American arts, science, healthcare, technology, sports, education, law, and many more sectors; and Whereas ``Disability Pride Month'' is celebrated in July by Americans across the country: Now, therefore, be it (1) expresses the support for July to be designated as ``Disability Pride Month''; and (2) calls on the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected people to-- G (A) to observe Disability Pride Month with appropriate celebrations and activities; and G (B) take an active role in the prevention of exclusion of and discrimination against people with disabilities. Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) expresses support for ``Disability Pride Month''; and (2) calls on the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected people to-- (A) to observe Disability Pride Month with appropriate celebrations and activities; and (B) take an active role in the prevention of exclusion of and discrimination against people with disabilities. <all>

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Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".