H.R. 620 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
H.R. 620 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 24, 2017, sponsored by Ted Poe with 108 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 108
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Disability Rights Section of the Department of Justice to develop a program to educate state and local governments and property owners on strategies for promoting access to public accommodations for persons with a disability.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ted Poe (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 97 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2017
- Passed the HouseFeb 15, 2018
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Feb 26, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Feb 15, 2018 · Passed225–192
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 15, 2018
- ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017House · Feb 15, 2018
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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