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Supporting Independent Living and Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities

This resolution highlights the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities, made possible by the ADA of 1990. It calls for further action to strengthen home and community-based support, removing barriers to healthcare, education, employment, and transportation. The goal is to improve quality of life and ensure full inclusion of individuals with disabilities in society.
Key points
Strengthening support for individuals with disabilities to live independently in their homes and communities, rather than in institutions.
Increasing access to healthcare, education, employment, and transportation for individuals with disabilities.
Promoting efforts to eliminate barriers that still hinder the full participation of individuals with disabilities in social and economic life.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1270
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Process start date: 2022-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1270.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Strengthening support for individuals with disabilities to live independently in their homes and communities, rather than in institutions.
  • Increasing access to healthcare, education, employment, and transportation for individuals with disabilities.
  • Promoting efforts to eliminate barriers that still hinder the full participation of individuals with disabilities in social and economic life.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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