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S. 2581 (93rd)

Randolph-Sheppard Act Amendments

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Introduced

13 October 1973

Last action

21 June 1974 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

Sponsors

Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Taft, Robert, Jr. [R-OH], Sen. Hathaway, William D. [D-ME], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT], Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN], Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS], Sen. Young, Milton R. [R-ND], Sen. Curtis, Carl T. [R-NE], Sen. Griffin, Robert P. [R-MI], Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN], Sen. McClellan, John L. [D-AR], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Mondale, Walter F. [D-MN], Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID], Sen. Fulbright, James [D-AR], Sen. Hughes, Harold E. [D-IA], Sen. Hansen, Clifford P. [R-WY], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. McIntyre, Thomas J. [D-NH], Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI], Sen. Metcalf, Lee [D-MT], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Bible, Alan [D-NV], Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO], Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL], Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA], Sen. Clark, Dick [D-IA], Sen. Gurney, Edward J. [R-FL], Sen. Muskie, Edmund S. [D-ME], Sen. Dominick, Peter H. [R-CO]

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Summary

Randolph-Sheppard Act Amendments - Expresses the findings of Congress. Provides that blind persons licensed under the provisions of this Act shall be authorized to operate vending facilities on any Federal or other property. Gives preference to blind persons licensed by a State agency as provided in this Act. Requires the head of each department or agency in control of Federal property to prescribe regulations assuring such preference. Eliminates the requirement that licensees be 21 years of age. Eliminates the requirement that licensees shall have resided for at least one year in the State for which a license is requested. Requires that in the design, construction, or substantial alteration of each public building after June 30, 1974, there shall be a satisfactory site or sites suitable for the location and operation of a vending facility by a blind person or persons. Authorizes State licensing agencies or any blind licensee to file a complaint with the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare who shall convene an arbitration panel to hear appeals when the State licensing agency or licensee feels that any department or agency is failing to comply with the provisions of this Act. States that with specified exceptions, all vending machine income shall accrue to the blind licensee operating the facility. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 13 October 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 October 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 June 1974

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare with amendment, S. Rept. 93-937.

    Source: Committee

  4. 17 June 1974

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare with amendment, S. Rept. 93-937.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 June 1974

    Passed

    Measure passed Senate, amended.

    Source: Floor

  6. 20 June 1974

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

    Source: Floor

  7. 21 June 1974

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

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