United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3195 (110th)
ADA Amendments Act of 2008
Introduced
26 July 2007
Last action
27 June 2008 · Calendars
Status
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
Sponsors
Steny Hoyer, F. SENSENBRENNER, Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Earl Blumenauer, Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], G. K. Butterfield, Ken Calvert, Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], WM. CLAY, Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], James Clyburn, Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], ELIJAH CUMMINGS, Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], PETER DEFAZIO, Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Delahunt, Bill [D-MA-10], Rosa DeLauro, Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16], Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-33], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]
Subjects
Defence
Source updated
23 March 2026
Summary
ADA Restoration Act of 2007 - Amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to remove from the definition of "disability" a reference to substantially limiting one or more major life activities. Prohibits, in determining whether an individual has an impairment, considering the impact of any mitigating measures the individual may be using or whether any impairment manifestations are episodic, in remission, or latent. Considers actions taken because of an individual's use of a mitigating measure to be actions taken on the basis of a disability. Defines "record of physical or mental impairment" as having a history of, or having been misclassified as having, a physical or mental impairment. Defines "regarded as having a physical or mental impairment" as being perceived or treated as having a physical or mental impairment whether or not the individual has an impairment. Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of disability (under current law, against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability). Allows, as a defense to a charge of discrimination, that the individual alleging discrimination is not a qualified individual with a disability. Requires that the Act's provisions be broadly construed. Empowers: (1) the Attorney General to promulgate regulations and guidance to provide for consistent and effective standards among enforcing agencies; and (2) the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Secretary of Transportation to then issue implementing regulations or policy guidance consistent with the Attorney General's requirements. Entitles duly issued federal regulations and guidance to deference by administrative bodies or officers and courts.
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Timeline
26 July 2007
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Source: Committee
26 July 2007
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
26 July 2007
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
26 July 2007
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
26 July 2007
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
27 July 2007
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Source: Committee
10 September 2007
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Source: Committee
19 September 2007
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Source: Committee
4 October 2007
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
18 June 2008
Committee
Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.
Source: Committee
18 June 2008
Vote
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
Source: Committee
18 June 2008
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
23 June 2008
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.
Source: Calendars
23 June 2008
Discharge
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Source: Discharge
23 June 2008
Committee
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Source: Committee
23 June 2008
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-730, Part I.
Source: Committee
23 June 2008
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-730, Part I.
Source: Committee
24 June 2008
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1299 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3195 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
Source: Floor
25 June 2008
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
25 June 2008
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 402 - 17 (Roll no. 460). (text: CR H6059-6061)
Source: Floor
25 June 2008
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 402 - 17 (Roll no. 460).(text: CR H6059-6061)
Source: Floor
25 June 2008
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3195 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
Source: Floor
25 June 2008
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6074)
Source: Floor
25 June 2008
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1299. (consideration: CR H6058-6075; text of measure as introduced: CR H6058-6059)
Source: Floor
25 June 2008
Passed
Rule H. Res. 1299 passed House.
Source: Floor
26 June 2008
Calendars
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Source: Calendars
27 June 2008
Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856.
Source: Calendars
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 27 June 2008 · Official file
- Engrossed in House · 25 June 2008 · Official file
- Reported in House · 23 June 2008 · Official file
- Introduced in House · 26 July 2007 · Official file
Documents
10 official files
Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 27 June 2008
Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 27 June 2008
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 25 June 2008
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 25 June 2008
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 25 June 2008
Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 23 June 2008
Reported in House (PDF)
Reported in House · EN · 23 June 2008
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 26 July 2007
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 26 July 2007
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 26 July 2007
Sponsors
- Steny Hoyer · D · Sponsor
- F. SENSENBRENNER · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1] · D · Sponsor
- Earl Blumenauer · D · Sponsor
- Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5] · D · Sponsor
- G. K. Butterfield · D · Sponsor
- Ken Calvert · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6] · D · Sponsor
- WM. CLAY · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] · D · Sponsor
- James Clyburn · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] · D · Sponsor
- JOHN CONYERS · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
- ELIJAH CUMMINGS · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] · R · Sponsor
- PETER DEFAZIO · D · Sponsor
- Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Delahunt, Bill [D-MA-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rosa DeLauro · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-33] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8] · R · Sponsor
- ELIOT ENGEL · D · Sponsor
- Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Sponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-bill/3195
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/110/hr/3195
- us · 110-hr-3195 · source updated 23 March 2026