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HRES 1355 110th Congress House Commemorations Congressional tributes Disabled Illinois Parades Special days

Expressing support for designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that all people, including those living with disabilities, have the right, responsibility, and ability to be active, contributing members of our society and fully engaged as citizens.

Introduced: July 17, 2008 Introduced by: Davis, Danny K. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 23, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 23, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7038)
Jul 23, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7038)
Jul 23, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1355.
Jul 23, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7038-7039)
Jul 23, 2008
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jul 17, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jul 17, 2008
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the goals and ideals of Disability Pride Day.

Acknowledges the efforts of the city of Chicago's 5th Annual Disability Pride Parade organizers to raise awareness concerning the value of people with disabilities.

Invites the Nation to join in celebrating the pride, the power, and the potential of people with disabilities by celebrating Disability Pride Day.

Urges public officials and the general public to honor Americans with disabilities by educating themselves on ways to support and encourage understanding of persons with disabilities in schools, within the diverse workforce, as well as in our communities.

What's happening now July 23, 2008

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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