Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act of 2007

A bill to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to restore the intent and protections of that Act, and for other purposes.

7/26/2007--Introduced.
Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act of 2007 - Amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to define "disability" as a physical or mental impairment (under current law, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or m more...ore of the major life activities of such individual), a record of a such impairment, or being regarded as having a such impairment. Prohibits, in determining whether an individual has an impairment, considering whether the individual uses a mitigating measure, the impact of any mitigating measures, or whether any impairment manifestations are episodic, in remission, or latent. Defines the term "mitigating measure." Defines "physical" and "mental" (used regarding impairment), "record of physical or mental impairment," and "regarded as having a physical or mental impairment." Declares that an adverse action because of an individual's use of a mitigating measure constitutes discrimination under the Act. Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of disability (currently, against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability). Allows, as a defense to a charge of discrimination, that the individual alleging discrimination is not a qualified individual with a disability. Requires that the Act's provisions be broadly construed. Entitles duly issued federal regulations and guidance to deference by administrative agencies or officers and courts.

Sponsor

• Sen. Thomas Harkin [D, IA]
• and 3 Co-Sponsors
  • Sen. Edward Kennedy [D, MA]
  • Sen. Arlen Specter [R, PA]
  • Sen. Ted Stevens [R, AK]
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Committees

• Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Amendments

This bill has no amendments.

Amendments to S.1881

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Introduced		Voted on by Senate		Voted on by House		Considered By President		Bill Becomes Law
July 26, 2007

Related Bills:

• H.R.3195

Related Issue Areas:

• Civil rights
• Actions and defenses
• Administrative procedure
• Disabled
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• Disciplining of employees
• Discrimination against the disabled
• Discrimination in employment
• Executive departments
• Labor
• Law

In the News

November 20, 2007 How a Bizarre Catch-22 Has Gutted Disability Protection in America

On Thursday, November 15, the first of a round of Congressional hearings was held in support of HR 3195/S. 1881, a piece of legislation co-proposed by ...

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November 15, 2007 American Diabetes Association Urges Congress to Pass ADA ...

The Association has come out in strong support of the ADA Restoration Act, S. 1881, since its July introduction by Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Arlen ...

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November 02, 2007 National Council on Disability Monthly Bulletin for November, 2007

The Senate companion bill, S. 1881, is sponsored by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) with two cosponsors; it was also introduced on July 26, 2007. ...

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Blog Coverage

May 03, 2008 Ada Act

Ada Act Of 1990 Dear HR Executive: You've probably heard about the ADA Restoration Act (ADARA, S. 1881, HR 3195). Just when you were thinking, FMLA intermittent leave really makes my day, it could get even better if Congress passes this ...

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May 02, 2008 Landfill has some backers

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March 17, 2008 Major Changes to Americans with Disabilities Act Under ...

See proposed ADA Restoration Act HR3195 and S.1881. The House Education and Labor Committee, House Judiciary Committee and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee already have held hearings and more are expected soon.

Source: Lorman Employment and Labor Newsletter
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