[Nfb-idaho] We still have time according to this information. Please act now if you haven't already.FW: Call To Action on HR 620

Thu Feb 15 20:41:46 UTC 2018

Mark Riccobono and Gabe Cazares sent word that the House voted today to
pass HR 620.

It now goes to the Senate.

_don

On Thu, Feb 15, 2018 at 12:09 PM, Dana Ard via Nfb-idaho <
nfb-idaho at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>
> From: Beth Cunningham [mailto:bcunningham at icbvi.idaho.gov]
> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2018 8:46 AM
> To: Dana Ard; Dana Gover (dananwadacenteridaho at gmail.com)
> Subject: FW: Call To Action on HR 620
>
>
> From: Rita Martin [mailto:Rmartin at Rehabnetwork.org]
> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2018 8:42 AM
> To: RehabNet
> Subject: Call To Action on HR 620
>
> State Directors,
>
> This is your final opportunity to weigh in on HR 620 which is scheduled to
> be voted on this afternoon.  There is still time to advocate against it's
> passage if you have not already done. To  those who have spoken out
> already,
> thank you for your support and your efforts to oppose HR 620.
>
> From: Rose Martin <rmartin at rehabnetwork.org>
> Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 10:17 AM
> To: rehabnet <rehabnet at rehabnetwork.org>
> Subject: Call To Action on HR 620
>
> State Directors,
>
> I am talking the liberty of sending you a modified message that I received
> from a Hill staffer this morning in an effort to keep up our strong
> advocacy
> against the passage of HR 620. Thank you to the state director who has
> already had an impact and I am sure that there are many others as well.
> Also thank you again for your strong support of continued opposition to HR
> 620. As you can see from the message below, some do feel that we can make a
> difference.
>
> Rita,
>
> As you know, H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act, is on the floor
> Thursday morning. My boss plans to vote NO. I did hear from our state
> director expressing his concerns. Is your association pushing out VR's
> opposition to the bill? I think Republicans care what your members think on
> disability matters so it could be helpful.
>
> From: Rose Martin <rmartin at rehabnetwork.org>
> Date: Monday, February 12, 2018 at 8:50 AM
> To: rehabnet <rehabnet at rehabnetwork.org>
> Subject: Call To Action on HR 620
>
> State Directors,
>
> H.R. 620 will be voted on  this week and has enormous support from over 100
> Representatives.  All members of the House of Representatives need to hear
> there is great opposition to the bill and that it will permanently harm the
> civil rights of people with disabilities. CSAVR has sent out several
> notices
> regarding HR 620 already and wish to thank all of you who have already
> contacted your Members of Congress asking them to vote no on this
> legislation.
>
> If you recall, HR 620 will gut title III of the ADA by removing any
> incentive for businesses, organizations and anyone who provides services to
> the general public to make their services accessible.
>
>
>
> If you have not had an opportunity to weigh in with your Members of
> Congress, below is the link to an excellent resource from The Disability
> Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) with great information and
> suggestion for actions. Please share this information with anyone in your
> state you believe will advocate with us to stop the passage of HR 620.
>
>   https://dredf.org/hr620/
>
> Below please find the timeline we anticipate this week, leading up to a
> vote
> on HR 620 on Thursday:
>
> Today - Monday--Most activity in the House will be among leadership,
> members, and caucuses. Internal efforts will be made to get members to vote
> no.
>
> WHAT WE ARE ASKING YOU AND OTHER CONSTITUENTS TO DO : Flood House members'
> e-mails, voice mails, offices (in DC and in Districts) with the message
> that
> this bill will eliminate the civil rights of people with disabilities (To
> find your Representative, follow this link:
> https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative). The more
> contact the better. Throughout the day Members need to hear how this will
> negatively affect their constituents and how it will worsen employment,
> independent living, and other civil rights for people with disabilities.
>
> Tuesday--The House Rules Committee will meet on Tuesday, to determine the
> process for consideration of H.R. 620 on the House floor as well as any
> amendments. Some amendments may try to "improve" the bill but we believe
> the
> only way to "improve" a bill that eliminates civil rights is to remove all
> of its components. The Rules Committee will ultimately vote on how they
> will
> recommend consideration of H.R. 620 on the House floor, including the
> amount
> of time for debate and how or if amendments will be considered.
>
>
> Action on Tuesday:  Continue all forms of contact with House members and
> their staff. Flood all avenues of communication telling Members to vote
> "no"
> on the bill.
>
> Wednesday--House leadership on both sides will be counting votes. The rules
> for considering H.R. 620 will be on the House floor. Leadership will likely
> speak to the rules the Rules Committee has recommended. This will be a time
> for opposition to highlight the damage this bill will cause if passed.
> Staff
> should hear frequently that there is enormous opposition to this bill.
> Rallies and protests are likely to be taking place in the DC area and if
> you
> have any constituents in the area, all are welcome to join them if
> possible.
> We understand that you  are not in DC, but we are asking you to call,
> write,
> and e-mail your Representatives' offices to voice opposition to H.R. 620.
>
> Thursday--as of today,  H.R. 620 is the only billed scheduled for a vote on
> Thursday. The vote will likely be an early afternoon vote. Reps. Hoyer,
> Scott, and Langevin will likely speak against the bill on the floor before
> the vote.
>
>
> Action on Thursday -  In the morning and through the vote, communication
> should continue non-stop with Member offices. It is also just as important
> for District offices to be hearing from people as well as DC offices--both
> should be targeted by you, family, friends, constituents and allies.
>
> If the bill passes movement will shift to the Senate where there is not yet
> a companion bill introduced. Hill staff are talking with as many offices as
> possible to determine what, if any, action will take place in the Senate,
> and we will keep you informed as to that action.
>
> Below please find some suggested talking points in a phone call or email to
> your Member of Congress:
>
> *       H.R. 620 removes the civil rights of all citizens with
> disabilities;
> it causes people with disabilities to wait for their right to access and
> services that all citizens have access to immediately. H.R. 620 asks people
> with disabilities to wait months, and in some cases, years, to be able to
> enter a restaurant, hotel, store, theater, or to shop on-line. This would
> never be asked of any other group.
> *       If businesses are concerned about bad the bad behavior of lawyers,
> focus should be on stopping the bad behavior; not eliminating the rights of
> over 50 million Americans with disabilities.
> *       If the civil rights of 50 million Americans can be eliminated, then
> the civil rights of other groups can as well.
> *       Vote no on H.R. 620.
>
> Thank you for your efforts to protect the ADA and to block passage of this
> bill.
>
>
>
> We know this is a lot of information but this is so important we wanted to
> make sure we are keeping our Members fully informed. If anything changes
> related to the timeline given above we will let you know. Again thank you
> for your support of this Call to Action.
>
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