Bill · H.R. 8736· House(119-HR-8736)
Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act
- Introduced
- 5/12/2026
- Last activity
- 5/21/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
- Sponsored by
- Glenn Grothman
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act," seeks to amend the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The primary goal is to change how subminimum wage employment is handled for certain individuals. It expands the age range for those who can accept such employment to include anyone 18 or older. The bill also adds a new provision allowing entities to meet requirements if a State unit fails to provide specific services after documented contact efforts. These changes apply to employment occurring on or after the date the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The bill expands employment eligibility for individuals aged 18 to 24 who previously faced different regulatory constraints.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+4
The bill expands the age range for adults with disabilities to enter subminimum wage employment and introduces a choice mechanism.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+4
The bill expands the age range for adults with disabilities to participate in subminimum wage employment and codifies their choice to accept such roles.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Employment Opportunity: By changing the age requirement from "24 or younger" to "18 or older," the bill allows a wider range of adults with disabilities to accept employment at a subminimum wage (Section 2, subsection (a)).
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Workplace Choice: The bill adds a provision stating that an individual can choose to accept employment with a specific entity (Section 2, subsection (a), paragraph (3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential for Reduced Support Services: The bill creates a new way for entities to satisfy requirements if a designated State unit fails to provide counseling, information, and referrals, even if the entity made documented efforts to contact them (Section 2, subsection (c), paragraph (4)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Young Adults+5Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Low Income Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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