Affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace, pre-K through 12th grade and higher education systems, government programs, the military, and our society.

S. Res. 240 · 119th Congress · May 21, 2025 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

That the Senate—

(1)

affirms its commitment to—

(A)

diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as essential foundations for achieving the American Dream; and

(B)

fostering environments where all individuals have the freedom to be healthy, prosperous, and safe, the opportunity to realize their full potential, and the right to be equal members of our multiracial democracy; and

(2)

encourages local, State, and Federal policymakers, educational institutions, workplaces, and other organizations to adopt, uphold, and promote inclusivity, expand diversity and accessibility, remove barriers, and provide equitable opportunities for all individuals to pursue their dreams, which, in turn, benefits all people.

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May 21, 2025viewing Introduced in Senate Ms. Hirono (for herself, Mr. Booker, Mr. Coons, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Whitehouse, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Welch, Mr. Blumenthal, and Ms. Smith) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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