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 remove from the definition of "disability" a reference to substantially limiting one or more major life activities. 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 the impairment is episodic, in remission, or latent. Defines the term "mitigating measure." Defines "physical" and "mental" (used regarding an impairment), "record of physical or mental impairment," and "regarded as having a physical or mental impairment." Declares that an adverse action taken because of an individual's use of a mitigating measure constitutes discrimination under the Act. Prohibits employment discrimination against an individual 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. Directs the Attorney General, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Requires the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board to issue guidelines to supplement the existing Minimum Guidelines and Requirements for Accessible Design. Entitles duly issued federal regulations and guidance to deference by administrative agencies or officers and courts.


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Sponsor

• Sen. Thomas Harkin [D, IA]
• and 3 Co-Sponsors
  • Sen. Edward Kennedy [D, MA]
  • Sen. Arlen Specter [D, PA]
  • Ted Stevens
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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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July 26, 2007

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• Nov 15, 2007: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
• Introduced on Jul 26, 2007.
• Jul 26, 2007: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10151-10152)
• Jul 26, 2007: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Related Bills:

• H.R.3195

Related Issue Areas:

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

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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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November 20, 2008 NAICU - House Passes ADA Restoration Act

The next step is for the Senate to vote on its companion legislation, S. 1881, introduced by Sens. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Arlen Specter (R-Pa.), Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.), and Ted Stevens (R-Alaska). Contact. Stephanie Giesecke ...

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November 12, 2008 Panel Discusses the Future of Employment Law at Business Policy ...

He spoke about actions taken last year and changes expected this year to legislation including Maryland’s Flexible Leave Act (HB 40/SB 344), the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 (HR 3195/S. 1881), the Patriot Employers ...

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