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Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 24, 2017Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
H.R. 620

ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Feb 15, 2018)

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.

What just happenedFeb 26, 2018

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2](R-TX)Sponsor
110 cosponsors13 D97 R
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  1. Feb 26, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Feb 15, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Feb 15, 2018FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 192 (Roll no. 80). (text: CR H1192)

  4. Feb 15, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 192 (Roll no. 80).(text: CR H1192)

  5. Feb 15, 2018FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  6. Feb 15, 2018FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  7. Feb 15, 2018FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 620.

  8. Feb 15, 2018FloorH8D000

    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of an amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

  9. Feb 15, 2018FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  10. Feb 15, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1198-1200)

  11. Feb 15, 2018FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 620 as unfinished business.

  12. Feb 15, 2018FloorH32341

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  13. Feb 15, 2018FloorH32340

    Mr. Poe (TX) moved that the committee rise.

  14. Feb 15, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 736, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Poe(TX) Part A amendment No. 6.

  15. Feb 15, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 736, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bera Part A amendment No. 5.

  16. Feb 15, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 736, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier Part A amendment No. 4.

  17. Feb 15, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 736, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foster Part A amendment No. 3.

  18. Feb 15, 2018FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Langevin amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Langevin demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  19. Feb 15, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 736, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin Part A amendment No. 2.

  20. Feb 15, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 736, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Denham Part A amendment No. 1.

  21. Feb 15, 2018FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  22. Feb 15, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1192-1198)

  23. Feb 15, 2018FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 620 as unfinished business.

  24. Feb 15, 2018FloorH32341

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  25. Feb 15, 2018FloorH32340

    Mr. Goodlatte moved that the committee rise.

  26. Feb 15, 2018FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 620.

  27. Feb 15, 2018FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  28. Feb 15, 2018FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 736 and Rule XVIII.

  29. Feb 15, 2018FloorH8D000

    Provides for consideration of H.R. 620 and H.R. 3978 under structured rules and H.R. 3299 under a closed rule. Each bill shall be debatable for one hour. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period of February 16, 2018 through February 23, 2018.

  30. Feb 15, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 736. (consideration: CR H1183-1192)

  31. Feb 13, 2018FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 736 Reported to House. Provides for consideration of H.R. 620 and H.R. 3978 under structured rules and H.R. 3299 under a closed rule. Each bill shall be debatable for one hour. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period of February 16, 2018 through February 23, 2018.

  32. Jan 30, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 403.

  33. Jan 30, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-539.

    Judiciary Committee
  34. Jan 30, 2018Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-539.

    Judiciary Committee
  35. Sep 7, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 9.

    Judiciary Committee
  36. Sep 7, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  37. Feb 8, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  38. Jan 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  39. Jan 24, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  40. Jan 24, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedFeb 15, 201836

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.

Reported to House without amendmentJan 30, 201879

(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.

Introduced in HouseJan 24, 2017

ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017

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 (ADA).

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: (1) the address of the property, (2) the specific ADA sections alleged to have been violated, (3) whether a request for assistance in removing an architectural barrier was made, and (4) whether the barrier was permanent or temporary.

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.

ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 — Informed