[Colorado-talk] [Nfbnet-members-list] Legislative Alert

[Dan Burke]

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