[Nfbv-announce] NFB National Legislation Update

[Mark W. Roane]

Good afternoon all,

Below is an update on the legislation that the NFB is working on for the current congress.  As you will see, very few Virginian legislators have signed on to these issues.  Let's reach out to our representatives and encourage them to cosponsor these important issues.  You may reach your member by calling the capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121.





Issue 1

Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities

HR831

Bill Patron:  Congressman Greg Harper of Mississippi

Currently there are 19 cosponsors of the bill.

There are no cosponsors from Virginia.

NFB Contact:  Anil Lewis alewis at nfb.org

 

 

Issue 2

Space Available

HR164

Bill Patron:  Congressman Gus Bilirakis of Florida

Currently there are 76 cosponsors of the bill.

Congressmen Connolly, Wittman and Moran of Virginia are cosponsors of the bill.

SR346

Bill Patron:  Senator Tester of Montana

Neither of Virginia's senators are cosponsors of the bill.

NFB Contact:  Jesse Hartle jhartle at nfb.org

 

 

Issue 3

TEACH

The bill has not been introduced in either the house or the senate.

NFB Contact:  Lauren McLarney lmclarney at nfb.org