VoterlyH.R. 620: ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
115th Congress · Sponsored from Texas · In progress
What this bill does
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) 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. The program may include training for professionals to provide a guidance of remediation for potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. (Sec. 3) The bill prohibits civil actions based on the failure to remove an architectural barrier to access into an existing public accommodation unless: (1) the aggrieved person has provided to the owners or operators a written notice specific enough to identify the barrier, and (2) the owners or operators fail to provide the person with a written description outlining improvements that will be made to improve the barrier or they fail to remove the barrier or make substantial progress after providing such a description. The aggrieved person's notice must specify the circumstances under which public accommodation access was denied. (Sec. 5) The Judicial Conference of the United States must develop a model program to promote alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to resolve such claims. The model program should include an expedited method for determining relevant facts related to such barriers and steps to resolve accessibility issues before litigation.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2017-01-24
- Policy area Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Cosponsors 108
- Latest action Received in the Senate.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] introduced H.R. 620. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 620 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) 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 e…
Who sponsored H.R. 620?
Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] (R) of Texas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 620?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 620 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.