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Bill · H.Res. 1637In progress13d agoRecognizing the significance of equal pay and the pay disparity between disabled women and nondisabled men. · Sponsor: Lateefah Simon (D-CA) · 2 cosponsors
The House would acknowledge that disabled women earn less than nondisabled men and reaffirm its commitment to equal pay.
Disability Rights · Economy & Jobs
Bill · SR 449Adopted16d agoRecognizing Disability Employment Awareness Month in Ohio, October 2026. · Sponsor: George Lang (R)
Ohio senators recognized Disability Employment Awareness Month in October 2026 to honor workers with disabilities and raise public awareness of their work.
Disability Rights · Economy & Jobs
Bill · H.R. 10815In progress20d agoBright Beginnings Act · Sponsor: J. Luis Correa (D-CA) · 5 cosponsors
If enacted, eligible child care centers could claim tax credits for costs paid or incurred during 2027–2031 to help children with developmental disabilities participate in care.
Bill · H.R. 1703In progress21d agoChoices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026 · Sponsor: John Joyce (R-PA) · 10 cosponsors
Starting in 2028, Medicare would use different billing codes for ultralight manual wheelchairs and let suppliers bill users above Medicare's payment for certain bases.
Consumer Protection · Disability Rights
Bill · H.Res. 1623In progress26d agoExpressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month". · Sponsor: Bruce Westerman (R-AR) · 6 cosponsors
Congress, schools, and state and local education agencies would be urged to recognize the need to address dyslexia’s effects on learning, including difficulty reading.
Bill · H.R. 10660In progress1mo agoAID Local Government Leadership Act · Sponsor: Madeleine Dean (D-PA) · 1 cosponsor
If Congress funds the program, eligible local governments could apply for grants to provide work accommodations for disabled local officials, while contributing matching funds.
Disability Rights · Government & Ethics
Bill · H.R. 10709In progress1mo agoMultigenerational HOMES Act · Sponsor: Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) · 1 cosponsor
Individuals could claim a 15% federal tax credit, up to a $7,500 total limit per home, for changes supporting an older or disabled relative.
Bill · H.Res. 1592In progress1mo agoExpressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month". · Sponsor: Julia Brownley (D-CA) · 31 cosponsors
The House would support an October 2026 awareness month and urges state and local education agencies to keep meeting students’ needs through public education.
Bill · H.R. 10659In progress1mo agoRemoving Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act · Sponsor: Madeleine Dean (D-PA) · 2 cosponsors
People receiving Social Security disability benefits could run for elected office without campaign work or pay counting toward federally funded assistance.
Civil Rights & Voting · Consumer Protection
Bill · H.R. 10700In progress1mo agoAccessible Voting Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) · 3 cosponsors
For federal elections held on or after January 1, 2027, states would offer absentee voting to every eligible voter and ensure polling places and election information are accessible.
Civil Rights & Voting · Disability Rights
Bill · HB 585In progress1mo agoRegards DoDD authority re: community capital assistance funds · Sponsors: Crystal Lett (D), Mike Odioso (R)
If lawmakers appropriate money, the department director would set rules for county boards to fund housing for people receiving supported living, with a chance for residents to help choose.
Bill · HB 758In progress1mo agoRegards SUDEP, epilepsy license designation, disability database · Sponsors: Bride Sweeney (D), Gayle Manning (R) · 13 cosponsors
If enacted, the measure would require epilepsy risk counseling, direct certain autopsies to check for epilepsy-related sudden death, and let people request an optional epilepsy symbol on a license or state ID.
Disability Rights · Healthcare
Bill · S. 5626In progress1mo agoHigher Education Grant Flexibility Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) · 6 cosponsors
Three federal education grant calculations would use full-time treatment for students with disabilities who have approved reduced course loads.
Consumer Protection · Disability Rights
Bill · S. 5631In progress1mo agoSOAR Act · Sponsor: Cory A. Booker (D-NJ) · 3 cosponsors
If enacted and funded, the Small Business Administration would offer grants of at least $1 million to U.S. accelerators helping businesses five years old or younger.
Disability Rights · Economy & Jobs
Bill · S.Res. 933In progress1mo agoA resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month". · Sponsor: Bill Cassidy (R-LA) · 2 cosponsors
The proposed resolution would ask Congress, schools, and state and local education agencies to recognize dyslexia’s effects on learning.
Bill · S.Res. 917Adopted1mo agoA resolution expressing support for the designation of September as "Dystonia Awareness Month" to promote public awareness and understanding of dystonia. · Sponsor: Jim Banks (R-IN) · 1 cosponsor
The Senate supports a September observance and encourages people across the country to hold activities that raise understanding of dystonia.
Disability Rights · Healthcare
Bill · H.Res. 1586In progress1mo agoRecognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C. · Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI) · 15 cosponsors
The House would honor the Olmstead decision and urge federal, state, and local governments to support people with disabilities living and working in their communities.
Civil Rights & Voting · Disability Rights
Bill · S. 5556In progress1mo agoAccessible Ukraine Act · Sponsor: Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
If enacted, U.S.-funded construction and renovation in Ukraine would follow specified disability access standards, with some upkeep and emergency exceptions and national-interest waivers.
Disability Rights · Foreign Policy
Bill · HB 359Became law1mo agoRegards emergency Joshua Alert system for certain missing kids · Sponsors: Cecil Thomas (D), Jennifer Gross (R) · 100 cosponsors
If it takes effect, the enrolled measure would call certain verified alerts for missing children with autism or developmental disabilities Joshua Alerts and set statewide activation rules.
Disability Rights · Emergency Management
Bill · H.R. 10443In progress1mo agoAmerican Procurement Improvement Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) · 9 cosponsors
Suppliers in AbilityOne, a federal purchasing program, would provide career development and pay participating workers with disabilities at rates consistent with nondisabled peers doing comparable work.
Disability Rights · Economy & Jobs