House Vote: ADA Amendments Act
Summary: Restores the protections guaranteed by the original Americans with Disabilities Act
Result: Bill Passed
A vote for the bill was counted as a + vote (in line with LCCR's position)
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Bill Name: ADA Amendments Act of 2008
Bill Number: H.R. 3195
Issue: Employment
Date: 06/25/08
Roll Call No. 460
This bill restores the ADA’s protections to reflect Congress’ original intent that the law be read broadly to cover people with disabilities, including those with epilepsy, diabetes, cancer, and mental retardation.
It clarifies the definition of disability and provides that individuals seeking protection under the ADA will not be excluded from coverage because they suffer from episodic conditions or use mitigating measures, such as prosthetics, assistive technologies, or medications, to manage their condition.
LCCR supported the bill because it restores the protections guaranteed by the original Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed in 1990, which have since been restrictively interpreted by the courts. The bill had broad bipartisan support and the support of an unusual coalition of business, disabilities, civil rights, and veterans/military groups.
The House passed H.R. 3195 (402-17).
The Senate passed S. 3406, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, by unanimous consent on September 11, 2008. Because there were minor differences between S. 3406 and the House-passed bill (H.R. 3195), the House brought S. 3406 to the floor for a vote. The House passed the legislation unanimously by a voice vote on September 18, 2008.
President Bush signed the ADA Amendments Act into law on September 25, 2008.
Result: The House passed H.R. 3195 (402-17).
