Senate ADA Amendments bill has 63 co-sponsors
August 2nd, 2008From the Chronicle of Higher Education, Iowapolitics.com
The Senate version of the ADA Amendments Act, sponsored by Senators Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), has been introduced with 63 co-sponsors.
The bill is similar to a bipartisan measure that passed the House by a 402-17 margin last month. Supporters say it is designed to clarify the intent of the original ADA and ensure that Americans with disabilities are protected from discrimination.
The measures have received public endorsements from both disability advocacy groups and organizations representing business interests. Disability advocates said they were hopeful the Senate would vote on the bill by September.


