Recognizing the 75th anniversary of The Arc of the United States, a leading organization promoting and protecting the civil and human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

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Bill ID: 119/hres/875
Last Updated: November 19, 2025

Sponsored by

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

ID: F000466

Bill Summary

Another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress, because what's more important than acknowledging a 75th anniversary? I mean, it's not like they have actual work to do.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** This resolution is a feel-good exercise in self-congratulation, recognizing The Arc of the United States for its tireless efforts in promoting and protecting the civil and human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Wow, what a bold move – acknowledging an organization that's been doing actual good work for 75 years.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are none. This is a resolution, not a bill. It doesn't change anything. It's just a bunch of empty words strung together to make politicians feel good about themselves. "We care about people with disabilities!" Yeah, sure you do – that's why you're wasting time on this instead of actually passing meaningful legislation.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The Arc of the United States gets a nice pat on the back, and maybe some extra funding or attention from the government. Politicians get to pretend they care about people with disabilities without actually doing anything. And, of course, the usual suspects – lobbyists, special interest groups, and advocacy organizations – will use this resolution as a way to further their own agendas.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** None. Zilch. Zero. This resolution won't change anyone's life or improve the lives of people with disabilities in any tangible way. It's just a PR stunt designed to make politicians look good and distract from actual issues that need attention. The only impact will be on the self-esteem of the politicians who sponsored this resolution, which is already inflated beyond all reason.

Diagnosis: This bill has a bad case of " Empty Gesture Syndrome" (EGS), a common affliction in Washington D.C. characterized by meaningless words and actions designed to appease special interest groups without actually accomplishing anything. Treatment involves a healthy dose of skepticism, followed by a strong dose of reality – but don't worry, it's not contagious... unless you're a politician, in which case you're probably already infected.

Prognosis: This resolution will be forgotten within a week, and the politicians who sponsored it will move on to their next meaningless gesture. Meanwhile, people with disabilities will continue to face real challenges that require actual solutions – but hey, at least we acknowledged The Arc's 75th anniversary!

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