Pelosi Statement on the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990:

"More than three decades ago, our nation took bold, bipartisan action to advance fairness and opportunity for millions of Americans living with a disability. Today, the Americans with Disabilities Act remains a pillar of civil rights — upholding justice, dignity and respect in our schools, our workplaces and throughout our communities.

"House Democrats are fighting to build on the ADA's transformative achievements, guided by President Biden's commitment to placing equity at the heart of our agenda For The People. With our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Democratic Congress delivered new funding to strengthen mobility services and complete ADA upgrades at transit stations across the country — more than a quarter of which are currently inaccessible. And through a historic investment in high-speed internet access, the Infrastructure Law is closing the digital divide and ensuring people with disabilities have essential tools to learn, work and thrive.

"Driven by the leadership and advocacy of America's disability community, House Democrats remain unwavering in our fight to build a more equal and accessible nation. With respect for what each of our fellow Americans can do and compassion for what they cannot, let us renew our resolve to realize our founding promise that all are equal under the law."

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