New York Times, Associated Press:

The House passed a major civil rights bill on Wednesday that would expand protections for people with disabilities and overturn several Supreme Court decisions issued in the last decade.

The bill, approved 402 to 17, would make it easier for workers to prove discrimination. It would explicitly relax some stringent standards set by the court and says that disability is to be “construed broadly,” to cover more physical and mental impairments.

… Supporters of the bill immediately shifted their attention to the Senate, which is expected to pass a similar bipartisan measure.

… The House bill reflects a deal worked out in months of negotiations by business groups and people with disabilities.

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