[Cabs] Fwd: [Colorado-talk] [Nfbnet-members-list] Legislative Alert

Anna Givens annajee82 at gmail.com
Tue Sep 19 20:17:42 UTC 2017


> Hi everybody -
> 
> A reminder tomake a few phone calls. It isn't hard, it doesn't gake
> long. It makes a difference and you go away with the certain feeling
> that you did your part to try to make things better for the blind.
> 
> The bad news is that H.R. 620, which would seriously weaken the ADA
> and undermine our civil rights as blind people passedout of committee
> and to the House floor. I don't see a record of a vote yet, so please
> call and express your opposition to your House member ASAP!
> 
> Oppose H.R. 620!
> 
> Dan
> 
> 
>> On 9/8/17, Dan Burke <burke.dall at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Greetings Colorado Federationists!
>> 
>> Earlier this week we received a Legislative Alert from John Pare,
>> which is forwarded below.  It is truly a time to celebrate our success
>> in the National Federation of the Blind for making pedestrian safety a
>> reality with respect to quiet cars!
>> 
>> But as John also points out, we have continuing and active legislative
>> priorities in the NFB.  I've sent e-mails to each of the appropriate
>> Colorado Senate and House members' staffers.  Now is the time to make
>> phone calls if you haven't already.
>> 
>> I’m asking you to make three phone calls  - one each to our two
>> Senators and your respective House Member. I’ve also asked Chapter and
>> Division Presidents to bring this up in your upcoming meetings.
>> Because John Pare indicated we are prioritizing the Access Technology
>> Affordability Act of 2017, H.R. 1734 and S. 732, it will be enough for
>> us to keep from confusing our elected representatives.  We'll follow
>> up in subsequent weeks with the other two bills.
>> 
>> Thanks for your work!  Remember the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act
>> – thirteen years, but it’s a reality now.  We won’t go away, and that
>> is how we will win!
>> 
>> Dan
>> 
>> 
>> Access Technology Affordability Act of 2017, H.R. 1734 and S. 732
>> Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3] - Sponsor
>> These bills will facilitate the purchase of access technology for
>> blind people by creating a refundable, per person tax credit. .
>> Read more at -
>> https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Faccess-technology-affordability-act&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHkk3urMP2d4Ls_ozRS0l8J64S_rQ
>> 
>> Senators
>> Please cosponsor
>> •    S. 732, the Access Technology Affordability Act of 2017
>> 
>> Gardner, Corey, R
>> 202-224-5941
>> 
>> Bennet, Michael, D    
>> 202-224-5852
>> 
>> 
>> House of Representatives
>> Please cosponsor
>> •    H.R. 1734, the Access Technology Affordability Act of 2017
>> 
>> Tipton, Scott, R
>> Most of the Western Slope
>> 202-225-4761
>> 
>> Coffman, Mike, R    
>> Aurora, Centennial, Englewood, Littleton – mainly the south metro area
>> 202-225-7882
>> 
>> Perlmutter, Ed, D
>> Western suburbs, Lakewood, Westminster, etc.
>> 202-225-2645
>> 
>> Buck, Ken, R
>> Greeley and the eastern plains
>> 202-225-4676
>> 
>> Polis, Jared, D
>> Aspen to Bolder to Longmont and Fort Collins
>> 202-225-2161
>> 
>> Lamborn, Doug, R    
>> C-Springs, Pueblo, etc.
>> 202-225-4422
>> 
>> DeGette, Diana, D    
>> Denver
>> 202-225-4431
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: "Pare, John via NFBNet-Members-List" <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
>> Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2017 18:19:01 -0500
>> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Legislative Alert
>> To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
>> 
>> 
>> Dear Fellow Federationists:
>> After thirteen years of legislative and
>> regulatory advocacy, as of Tuesday, September 5,
>> 2017, the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act and
>> the associated regulations are now final. This is
>> a tremendous accomplishment for all of us, and is
>> a demonstration of our collective passion,
>> tenacity, and determination. These regulations
>> will help us live the safe and independent lives we want.
>> 
>> Having said that, Congress is back in session
>> with the House scheduled for twelve legislative
>> days in September, and the Senate scheduled for seventeen.
>> 
>> Our first call to action relates to the ADA
>> Education and Reform Act. The House Judiciary
>> Committee plans to vote on this bill (referred to
>> as a markup) on Thursday, September 7. Please
>> call Chairman Goodlatte and urge him to postpone
>> this vote until the appropriate research can be
>> done and a better solution proposed. For more
>> information, read
>> <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/pdf/goodlatte_hr620_06142017.pdf>President
>> Riccobono's letter to Chairman Goodlatte.
>> Chairman Goodlatte can be reached at (202)
>> 225-5431. As written, this bill will
>> significantly undermine our rights under the Americans with Disabilities
>> Act.
>> 
>> Our next most critical issue is the Access
>> Technology Affordability Act (ATAA) (H.R. 1734/S.
>> 732). Both the President and Congress are putting
>> substantial focus on tax reform, thereby
>> increasing the likelihood that the ATAA has the
>> potential to be included in any such overall tax
>> reform. The best way for us to increase this
>> potential is by building cosponsor support for
>> both the House and Senate bills. As a result,
>> please contact your representative and your two
>> senators to urge them to cosponsor H.R. 1734 in
>> the House and S. 732 in the Senate. We will be
>> updating you on AIM HIGH, the Marrakesh Treaty,
>> the TIME Act, Space Available, and the Self-Drive
>> Act in subsequent legislative alerts.
>> 
>> A short summary of each bill is included below. I
>> have also included a list of all the current
>> cosponsors. The best way to contact your member
>> of Congress is to call the Capitol Switchboard at
>> (202) 224-3121 and ask for the office in
>> question. Emailing your member of Congress is
>> also a good idea. If you do so, please copy
>> <mailto:JPare at nfb.org>JPare at nfb.org.
>> 
>> Thanks for all you do!
>> 
>> Warm regards,
>> 
>> John
>> 
>> John Paré
>> (410) 659-9314 x 2218
>> National Federation of the Blind
>> 
>> Bill Summaries
>> 
>> Accessible Instructional Material in Higher Education Act, H.R. 1772 (AIM
>> HIGH)
>> This bill will promote instructional technology
>> and content that are accessible to the blind and
>> other students with print disabilities.
>> <https://nfb.org/aimhighfactsheet>Read the AIM HIGH fact sheet to learn
>> more.
>> 
>> Access Technology Affordability Act of 2017, H.R. 1734 and S. 732 (ATAA)
>> These bills will facilitate the purchase of
>> access technology for blind people by creating a
>> refundable, per person tax credit.
>> <https://nfb.org/access-technology-affordability-act>Read
>> the Access Technology Affordability Act of 2017 fact sheet to learn more.
>> 
>> Transitioning to Integrated and Meaningful
>> Employment Act of 2017, H.R. 1377 (TIME)
>> This bill will increase employment opportunities
>> by removing stigmas and low expectations
>> propagated by section 14(c) of the Fair Labor
>> Standards Act. Note that the bill now phases out
>> subminimum wages over a six year period
>> corresponding to the recommendation of the
>> National Council on Disability.
>> <https://nfb.org/timefactsheet>Read the TIME Act fact sheet to learn more.
>> 
>> Current Cosponsors
>> 
>> Accessible Instructional Material in Higher
>> Education Act, H.R. 1772 (AIM HIGH) Current Cosponsors
>> Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] - Sponsor
>> Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
>> Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
>> Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
>> Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
>> Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
>> Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5]
>> Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7]
>> Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15]
>> Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
>> Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1]
>> Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3]
>> Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
>> Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
>> Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5]
>> Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1]
>> Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
>> Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
>> Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
>> Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]
>> Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]
>> Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3]
>> Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
>> Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1]
>> Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2]
>> Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
>> Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
>> Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
>> Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
>> Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-5]
>> Rep. Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
>> Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
>> Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
>> Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
>> Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
>> 
>> Access Technology Affordability Act of 2017, H.R.
>> 1734 and S. 732 (ATAA) Current Cosponsors
>> Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3] - Sponsor
>> Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]
>> Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
>> Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10]
>> Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5]
>> Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1]
>> Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
>> Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
>> Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
>> Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-16]
>> Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
>> 
>> Transitioning to Integrated and Meaningful
>> Employment Act of 2017, H.R. 1377 (TIME) Current Cosponsors
>> Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3] – Sponsor
>> Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42]
>> Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]
>> Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7]
>> Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3]
>> Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
>> Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
>> Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
>> Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1]
>> Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
>> Rep. Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
>> Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7]
>> Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Dan Burke
>> President, NFB of Denver
>> 
>> "Blindness is not what holds you back.  You can live the life you want!"
>> My Cell:  406.546.8546
>> Twitter:  @DallDonal
>> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Dan Burke
> President, NFB of Denver
> 
> "Blindness is not what holds you back.  You can live the life you want!"
> My Cell:  406.546.8546
> Twitter:  @DallDonal
> 
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