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Senate Resolution Honoring the 27th Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision

Original title: SENATE RESOLUTION 790--RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE 27TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUPREME COURT DECISION IN OLMSTEAD V L.C.

June 24, 2026

disability rightsMedicaidSupreme Courtcivil rightsOlmstead v. L.C.Department of Justice

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution signals the Senate's formal opposition to a June 2026 Department of Justice opinion that could limit the legal rights of individuals with disabilities to live in community settings and calls for the reversal of recent Medicaid funding reductions.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Individuals with disabilities

The resolution concerns their legal right to receive services in community-based settings versus institutional settings.

Medicaid program enrollees

The resolution addresses recent cuts and work-reporting requirements that impact their access to services.

Department of Justice

The resolution formally condemns their June 18, 2026, opinion and calls for its rescission.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senate Resolution 790 commemorates the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court's Olmstead v. L.C. decision, which established that individuals with disabilities have the right to receive services in community-based settings rather than institutions. The resolution affirms this right while condemning a recent Department of Justice opinion that challenges the and opposing recent cuts to the Medicaid program.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This resolution signals the Senate's formal opposition to a June 2026 Department of Justice opinion that could limit the legal rights of individuals with disabilities to live in community settings and calls for the reversal of recent Medicaid funding reductions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Olmstead decision?
A 1999 Supreme Court ruling that held that under the ADA, States must offer qualified individuals with disabilities the choice to receive long-term services and support in a community-based setting rather than an institution.
Why is the Senate condemning the Department of Justice?
The Senate objects to a June 18, 2026, opinion issued by the DOJ that they argue rejects the and threatens the progress made in disability rights.
What does this resolution ask Congress to do regarding Medicaid?
It calls on Congress to work in a bipartisan manner to reverse recent Medicaid cuts and increase funding for home- and community-based services.

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Conflict over Integration Mandate

The document highlights a direct clash between the Senate and the Department of Justice regarding the interpretation of the 1999 Olmstead decision.

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Connected Entities

otherOlmstead v. L.C.“1999 Supreme Court case establishing the right to community-based care for peopl”Map →
personMs. Duckworth“Lead sponsor of the resolution.”Map →
personMr. Schumer“Co-sponsor.”Map →
personMr. Durbin“Co-sponsor.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Justice“Issued a June 18, 2026, opinion regarding the integration mandate that the resol”Map →
organizationSupreme Court“Issued the Olmstead v. L.C. decision in 1999.”Map →
personMr. Sanders“Co-sponsor.”Map →

Sources

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