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“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support H. Res. 1504, in recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA is often described as the most sweeping nondiscrimination legislation since the Civil Rights Act of 1964. I am a proud cosponsor of this resolution and urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this vital resolution. On July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed the ADA into law to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities. This legislation established a clear and comprehensive mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The ADA provides broad protections in employment, public services, public accommodations, services provided by private entities, and transportation services for individuals with disabilities. According to the 2009 U.S. Census Bureau statistics, approximately 50 million Americans have disabilities. In my home state of Georgia, approximately one and a half million people have disabilities. On this day, as we celebrate the 20 year anniversary of the ADA, it is important to remember that all Americans--not just those with disabilities--benefit from the passage of the ADA. Disabilities do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, income, or party lines. This anniversary gives us time to reflect on the progress that has been made since the ADA was enacted 20 years ago.…”