S. 1881 · 110th Congress
Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act of 2007
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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.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Jul 26, 2007
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act of 2007
Latest action (Nov 15, 2007): Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-773.
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jul 26, 2007
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.