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 to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.

Sponsor: Andy Kim (Democratic-NJ)July 23, 2026

AI-generated ?

Report an error

Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4270-4271)

Senate would push to protect disability rights to live independently in their communities.

This resolution would have the Senate formally recognize the importance of independent living for people with disabilities. It would also call for stronger support for home and community-based services. It urges federal agencies to uphold disability rights. It also pushes back against cuts to Medicaid, aiming to ensure more people can live in their own homes instead of institutions.

What Would Change

Today, a recent Department of Justice opinion weakens the rule that requires states to offer community-based services for people with disabilities, and segregated settings still exist. If this resolution passes, the Senate would formally push back against this opinion and call for stronger support for community living, increased funding for home and community-based services, and protection against Medicaid cuts. This would encourage federal agencies to prioritize policies that help people with disabilities live independently.

Key Provisions

The Senate would urge the Department of Justice to immediately withdraw its recent interpretation that weakens disability integration rules.
The Senate would promise to work with states to boost funding for home and community-based services for people with disabilities.
The Senate would speak out against recent and future cuts to the Medicaid program that help people with disabilities.
The Senate would call on Congress to increase funding for home and community-based services.
The Senate would ask federal agencies to create policies that help people with disabilities find jobs and access housing, transportation, communication, and emergency preparedness.

View on Congress.gov

SRES 814 · 119th Congress · July 23, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

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 to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

Lobbying Activity