This Senate resolution affirms Congress's commitment to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calls for protecting the right of people with disabilities to live independently in their own homes and communities rather than in institutional settings. The resolution specifically rejects a recent Department of Justice opinion that contradicted the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision, which requires states to offer community-based services to qualified individuals with disabilities. The resolution notes that over 8.4 million people currently receive home and community-based services through Medicaid, which costs about three times less than institutional care and leads to better outcomes including improved life satisfaction and dignity. The Senate pledges to work on a bipartisan basis to increase funding for community-based services, protect Medicaid from cuts, and call on federal agencies including the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, Housing and Urban Development, and others to develop policies that promote independent living and economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities. This is a symbolic resolution expressing the Senate's position rather than legislation that creates new law or appropriates funding.