Bill · H.R. 4771· House(119-HR-4771)

Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act

Age: 79 years

Virginia

Introduced: 7/25/2025
Last activity: 7/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Robert Scott
Cosponsors: - 7 - 2

Labor and Employment

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act," aims to help employers move away from using special certificates under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. It provides grant programs to assist States and eligible entities in transforming their business models to support individuals with disabilities through competitive integrated employment. The legislation includes a plan to phase out these special certificates over time while transitioning workers to fair wages and integrated community services. It also establishes technical assistance and requires impact evaluations to track the social and economic effects of these changes. Ultimately, the bill seeks to improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities through all State workforce development systems.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+9
The bill significantly improves employment outcomes and wage standards for individuals with disabilities through competitive integrated employment.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+9
The bill expands rights by phasing out sub-minimum wage certificates and promoting competitive integrated employment and community inclusion.
Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay?+7
The bill mandates a transition toward paying individuals with disabilities the federal or state minimum wage rather than lower sub-minimum rates.