Madam Speaker, disability should not keep any American from fully participating in public life. This week marks the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA provides critical protections for jobseekers powering our workforce. It helps students thrive in our schools, and it empowers citizens to participate in our democracy. But like any law, the ADA is only as good as our ability to enforce it. For too many, the ADA does not deliver accommodations that people with disabilities need. I am working to strengthen the ADA, including for individuals with mental health needs. My Student Mental Health Rights Act will help universities adhere to ADA requirements, empowering disabled students to succeed. As we celebrate the ADA, we recommit ourselves to fulfilling its promise of equal protection for all. ____________________
On the recordJuly 26, 2022
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