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Officials used Twitter Monday to note the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the landmark reform legislation that aims to prevent discrimination based on disability.

The ADA was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. President George W. Bush enacted amendments in 2008.

The day’s commemorative events included a ceremony for lawmakers and guests in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall, and a House session in which Rep. Jim Langevin (D-R.I.), who is a quadriplegic, presided over the chamber for the first time. The White House also held an afternoon event.

On Twitter, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said:

On 20th anniversary of #ADA, @jimlangevin is presiding over the House (1st Member in a wheelchair to do so) http://go.usa.gov/OsZ

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said:

On my way to press conf with Sen. Harkin, House Members and members of the disability community, to kick off full day of anniversary events.

Thank you @SenatorHarkin, @jimlangevin, Rep. Sensenbrenner, @cathymcmorris, Tony Coelho and Andy Imparato for your dedication to ADA #ADA20

Wrapping up full day of ADA events, starting w/ bipartisan/bicameral press event & closing w/ vote on resolution honoring anniversary #ADA20

Langevin said:

Heading to an ADA reception hosted by Speaker Pelosi in Statuary Hall, then onto the rostrum to preside! http://bit.ly/chR1c7

Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) said:

Today we recognize the 20th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law

Rep. Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) said:

20 years ago today Americans w/ Disabilities Act became law, empowering our country’s workforce. Share your story on http://disability.gov.

Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.) linked to a statement: 

As a proud sponsor of the ADA, I honor the millions of disabled individuals who have made significant contributions to the American workforce in the past two decades.

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) said:

Back on Floor. Jim Langevin presiding! Mods made so his wheelchair could get up there. Today's 20th anniversary of ADA.

Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) said:

Today I honor the 20th anniversary of the Americans w/ Disabilities Act. A historic civil rights law that has done so much for so many #ADA

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) said:

commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Americans with #Disabilities Act #ADA http://youtu.be/NxfQlWe64dU

Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley (D) said:

Today is the 20th anniversary of the Americans w/ Disabilities Act. Martha’s work on behalf of those with disabilities: http://bit.ly/cqshmb

Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) said:

The Americans With Disabilities Act turns 20 today. Let me know what we in Congress can do to improve it. #tcot #gop

Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) said:

Headed to the House floor to vote on H.Res. 1504 - Recognizing & honoring the 20th anniversary of the Americans w/ Disabilities Act of 1990.

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin (R) said:

Many Special Needs families see today’s 20th anniversary of Americans W Disabilities Act as opportunity 2 show respect 4 innocent human life

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