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Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

USA119th CongressHR-8736| House 
| Updated: 5/12/2026
Glenn Grothman

Glenn Grothman

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (2)
Ann Wagner (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act," significantly amends Section 511 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 concerning the employment of individuals with disabilities at subminimum wage. It alters the age group affected by these provisions, changing it from individuals 24 or younger to those 18 or older , thereby expanding the potential applicability of subminimum wage employment to a broader adult population. A key change allows for subminimum wage employment if the individual chooses to accept such employment. Additionally, the bill introduces a new exception, permitting entities to satisfy compliance requirements if they make documented efforts to contact state units for counseling and referrals but the state unit fails to provide these services, and mandates that related documentation be made available to the employing entity.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4761
Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1296
Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act
May 12, 2026
Introduced in House
May 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4761
    Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1296
    Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act


  • May 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

USA119th CongressHR-8736| House 
| Updated: 5/12/2026
This bill, titled the "Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act," significantly amends Section 511 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 concerning the employment of individuals with disabilities at subminimum wage. It alters the age group affected by these provisions, changing it from individuals 24 or younger to those 18 or older , thereby expanding the potential applicability of subminimum wage employment to a broader adult population. A key change allows for subminimum wage employment if the individual chooses to accept such employment. Additionally, the bill introduces a new exception, permitting entities to satisfy compliance requirements if they make documented efforts to contact state units for counseling and referrals but the state unit fails to provide these services, and mandates that related documentation be made available to the employing entity.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4761
Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1296
Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act
May 12, 2026
Introduced in House
May 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4761
    Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1296
    Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act


  • May 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Glenn Grothman

Glenn Grothman

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (2)
Ann Wagner (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted