[Nfbf-l] [NFBF-Leaders] Call to action Opposition H.R. 620

[Denise]

Email will do. Thanks 

Sincerely, Denise Valkema by iPhone 

> On Mar 21, 2017, at 5:45 PM, Judith Hamilton <jrhamilton51 at earthlink.net> wrote:
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> Denise:
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> Are they voting today? Unfortunately our representative's office is closed and will re-open at 8:30. Is there still time or would Email do?
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> Judy Hamilton
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> Gainesville Chapter
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> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Denise via NFBF-Leaders 
> Sent: Mar 21, 2017 11:45 AM 
> To: NFBF , NFBF 
> Cc: Denise 
> Subject: [NFBF-Leaders] Call to action Opposition H.R. 620 
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> Call to Action: Opposition to H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017:
> As you know, we ask members from time to time to contact their representatives in Congress in support of legislation that would benefit the blind community. But today I am calling upon all Federationists to contact their representatives in opposition to H.R. 620. The phone number for the Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121. From there, simply ask to be connected with your representative. In addition, please call the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Robert Goodlatte, at (202) 225-5431.
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> Here are some brief talking points to share with the offices of your representative and Chairman Goodlatte: (1) the ADA was enacted in 1990, so covered entities have had ample time to learn about and comply with the law; (2) the ADA already contains an “undue burden” provision to protect covered entities when the costs of making facilities accessible are too high; and (3) Title III of the ADA (which applies to public accommodations) does not allow monetary damages for noncompliance.
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> The National Federation of the Blind has joined with 216 other allied civil rights organizations in opposing this bill. You can read our joint letter athttps://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/pdf/sign-on-letters/comments_on_hr620_03162017.pdf. If you want to know how this bill would affect us, consider internet access guaranteed under the ADA andour comments filed with DOJ last October as just one example. 
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> Sincerely, Denise Valkema, President NFBF