[Nfb-idaho] FW: [NFB-Legislative-Directors] Urgent: Mobilize to Stop H.R. 620

[Colleen McFadden]

And I just sent off a note to the web master asking for an audio captia that works on our representatives and senators web sites.  

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I called Simpson’s office a few minutes ago. I got right through. Please don’t forget to call. If this bill passes, it will substantially weaken the ADA as it pertains to businesses. It see it as taking away our civil rights. 

 

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Some resources to add to the discussion:

Below is a link to this evening's testimony on the ADA Education and Reform Act before the House Committee on Rules which sets the parameters for the floor debate on the Bill. That link is followed by other resources 

Even if nothing else you've read has; I am pretty sure this testimony will inspire you to contact your Representative and Senator. You can do so at https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials.

Video
https://rules.house.gov/video/rules-committee-hearing-hr-3978-3299-620
HR 620 testimony is half way into the video (5:52pm on the clock or at minute 052 on the counter)

Text of Bill, Judiciary Committee report, and offered amendments are at: our
https://rules.house.gov/bill/115/hr-620

ACLU' Myths & Facts about HR 620 is at:
https://www.aclu.org/other/hr-620-myths-and-truths-about-ada-education-and-reform-act