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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law by President George H. W. Bush on July 26, 1990.

“Twenty-five years ago the historic Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on the principle of inclusion and the premise of expanding access to equal opportunities for all.  As we mark this anniversary, we recommit our efforts to ensuring that every American has the opportunity to live independently and with dignity and has the opportunity to contribute to their communities and our country.  Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are proud of the progress our country has made since enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act and we vow to continue our work in Congress to advance equality for all Americans and remove obstacles that stand in the way of the American Dream.”

The Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted with bipartisan support to prohibit discrimination and ensure equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation.

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Since its establishment in 1971, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) have joined together to empower America’s neglected citizens and address their legislative concerns. For more than 40 years, the CBC has consistently been the voice for people of color and vulnerable communities in Congress and has been committed to utilizing the full Constitutional power and statutory authority of the United States government to ensure that all U.S. citizens have an opportunity to achieve the American Dream. To learn more about the Congressional Black Caucus, visit http://cbc-butterfield.house.gov.

Media inquiries: Candace L. Randle at (202) 593-1331 or Candace.Randle@mail.house.gov