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.

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

H.Res.1355 through Congress

H.Res.1355 is considered only in the House.

HouseJul 23, 2008Agreed to the resolutionVoice voteOfficial record

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Separate related Senate measures (1)

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Related Senate measure: S.Res.628 A resolution expressing support for the designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that all people, including people living with disabilities, have the right, responsibility, and ability to be active, contributing members of society and fully engaged as citizens of the United States.

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Official summary

Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Jul 23, 2008

(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.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] · D–IL

Committees

Education and Workforce Committee

6 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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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
Jul 17, 2008
Introduced in House

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Related bills identified by Congress.gov

SRES 628 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of Disability Pride Day and recognizing that all people, including people living with disabilities, have the right, responsibility, and ability to be active, contributing members of society and fully engaged as citizens of the United States.

Source last updated: Jul 21, 2025. Consult Congress.gov for the current record.

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Analyze H.Res.1355 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.1355, 110th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1355

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2008-07-23.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1355/BILLS-110hres1355eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze H.Res.1355 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.1355, 110th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1355

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2008-07-23.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1355/BILLS-110hres1355eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.1355 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.1355, 110th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1355

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2008-07-23.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1355/BILLS-110hres1355eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.1355 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.1355, 110th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1355

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2008-07-23.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1355/BILLS-110hres1355eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.1355 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.