Washington, July 26 -- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer issued the following press release:
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today recognizing the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
"Today, I join in celebrating the thirty-sixth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - pivotal legislation that reshaped the lives of millions of Americans living with disabilities, guaranteeing them equal access and equal opportunity.
"Championing the ADA in the House was one of the proudest moments in my career. Over the past thirty-six years, we have continued to strengthen this progress through the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and seen it advanced through the 1999 Supreme Court deci...