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Op-Ed :
Thirty years ago today, I watched President George H.W. Bush sign the Americans with Disabilities Act into law, ushering in a new dawn of opportunity for millions of people who had previously been excluded. The bill he signed was the product of many years of hard work by legislators, by national organizations, and by thousands of grassroots organizers and volunteers – including those with ambulatory impairments who bravely crawled their way up the Capitol steps to raise awareness. The end result was a law that was not only bipartisan but that has been lauded as one of the milestones of civil rights in the history of our country.
Archived Floor Update :
"On Monday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for Morning Hour debate and 10:00 a.m. for legislative business, with first votes of the week are expected to occur at 12:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, the House will not be in session as we pay respect to Congressman John Lewis while he lies in state.
Schedule for the Week of July 27, 2020
as announced by Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer
as announced by Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer
"On Monday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for Morning Hour debate and 10:00 a.m. for legislative business, with first votes of the week are expected to occur at 12:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, the House will not be in session as we pay respect to Congressman John Lewis while he lies in state.
Speech :
Madam Speaker, I rise to mark the thirtieth anniversary on Sunday of the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed into law. I was proud to be the lead sponsor of that legislation in the House.
Press Release :
Hoyer, Langevin Introduce Resolution Marking 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Rep. Jim Langevin (RI-02) introduced a resolution today celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA, which had passed the House and Senate with overwhelmingly bipartisan votes, was signed into law on July 26, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush. This landmark law required reasonable accommodation for those with disabilities and banned discrimination against them in housing, employment, education, and other areas. Hoyer was the lead sponsor of the ADA in the House when it was enacted in 1990, and Congressman Langevin is the co-founder and co-chair of the House Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following vote on H.R. 7608 – State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
- Final Passage of H.R.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following vote on H.R. 7608 – State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep. Cohen):
- Republican Motion to Recommit on H.R. 7608 – VOTE NO – Minimum of 5 Minutes
Following this vote, the House will vote on final passage of H.R.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following vote on H.R. 7608 – State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep.
Archived Floor Update :
The House is now taking the following vote on H.R. 7608 – State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021, beginning with Group 1 (Rep. Abraham to Rep.
Archived Floor Update :
Please find the Republican Motion to Recommit on H.R. 7608 – State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021 (Rep. Lowey – Appropriations).