One of George H. W. Bush's policies was the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which aimed to eliminate discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life. The ADA prohibited discrimination in employment, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. The policy was prompted by decades of activism by disability rights advocates, who argued that people with disabilities faced significant barriers to equal participation in society. The policy's passage was also facilitated by a broad bipartisan coalition in Congress and strong support from President Bush. The ADA has had significant results in improving access and opportunities for people with disabilities, such as better accommodations for wheelchair users, increased job opportunities, and improved accessibility in public buildings and transportation.
Another policy of George H. W. Bush was the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, which updated and expanded the existing Clean Air Act to address new sources of air pollution and improve air quality standards. The policy included provisions for reducing emissions of toxic air pollutants, such as benzene and mercury, as well as requiring stricter emissions standards for cars and other vehicles. The policy was prompted by increasing public concern about the health effects of air pollution, as well as growing scientific evidence linking pollution to a range of health problems. The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 have had significant results in improving air quality and reducing emissions of harmful pollutants, resulting in better health outcomes for millions of Americans.