H.R. 3195 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
ADA Restoration Act of 2007
H.R. 3195 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008), the ADA Restoration Act of 2007, has passed the house — introduced on Jul 26, 2007, sponsored by Steny H. Hoyer with 255 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jul 26, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 255
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - (Sec. 4) Amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) to redefine the term "disability," including by defining "major life activities" and "being regarded as having such an impairment." Sets forth rules of construction regarding the definition of "disability," including that: (1) such term shall be construed in favor of broad coverage of individuals under the Act; (2) an impairment that…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
ADA Amendments Act of 2008
Sponsor
Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 199 Democrats, 56 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 26, 2007
- Passed the HouseJun 25, 2008
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856. (Jun 27, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jun 25, 2008 · Passed402–17
Every roll call vote on this bill
- ADA Amendments Act of 2008House · Jun 25, 2008
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Judiciary Committee
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