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Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

USA119th CongressS-4984| Senate 
| Updated: 7/15/2026
Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation significantly amends Section 511 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, primarily to modify provisions concerning subminimum wage employment for individuals with disabilities. It revises the age criteria, allowing individuals 18 years of age or older to accept employment at a subminimum wage, provided they actively choose to do so, a significant shift from previous restrictions. The bill introduces an exception, permitting entities to satisfy compliance requirements if a designated State unit fails to provide mandated counseling and referrals, given the entity's documented efforts. Additionally, it adjusts the age for certain counseling requirements from 24 to 17 and ensures that relevant documentation is made available to employing entities. These amendments collectively aim to expand employment options for adults with disabilities by emphasizing individual choice in accepting subminimum wage positions.
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Timeline
May 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8736
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • May 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8736
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8736: Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

USA119th CongressS-4984| Senate 
| Updated: 7/15/2026
This legislation significantly amends Section 511 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, primarily to modify provisions concerning subminimum wage employment for individuals with disabilities. It revises the age criteria, allowing individuals 18 years of age or older to accept employment at a subminimum wage, provided they actively choose to do so, a significant shift from previous restrictions. The bill introduces an exception, permitting entities to satisfy compliance requirements if a designated State unit fails to provide mandated counseling and referrals, given the entity's documented efforts. Additionally, it adjusts the age for certain counseling requirements from 24 to 17 and ensures that relevant documentation is made available to employing entities. These amendments collectively aim to expand employment options for adults with disabilities by emphasizing individual choice in accepting subminimum wage positions.
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Timeline
May 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8736
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • May 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8736
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8736: Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted