The Legislative History of the ADA Amendments Act
The ADAAA (2008)
George W. Bush signs the ADAAA. Standing around him is George Bush and Members of Congress.
Became Public Law (2008) Pub. L. 110-325 (Sept. 25, 2008).
White House Statement on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (Sept. 17, 2008)
S. 3406 passes the House (Sept. 17, 2008)
Record of voice vote, 154 Cong. Rec. H8286 (daily ed. Sept. 17, 2008).
Joint Statement of House Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer and Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner on the Origins of the ADA Restoration Act of 2008, H.R. 3195 (Sept. 17, 2018)
S. 3406 Senate Statement of Managers, 154 Cong. Rec. S8840 (Sept. 16, 2008)
S. 3406 passes the Senate (Sept. 11, 2008)
Record of unanimous consent vote, 154 Cong. Rec. S8342 (daily ed. Sept. 11, 2008)
S. 3406 introduced in the Senate (July 31, 2008)
Statement of Sen. Harkin in introducing the bill: 154 Cong. Rec. S7956-S7959 (daily ed. July 31, 2008)
Roundtable Discussion: Determining The Proper Scope of Coverage for the Americans With Disabilities Act, Hearing Before Sen. Comm. On Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions, 110th Cong. (July 15, 2008)
Transcript of S. Hrg. 110-991
The following individuals testified at the hearing:
Chai Feldblum, Professor, Federal Legislation Clinic, Georgetown University Law Center
Carey McClure, Citizen, Griffin, GA,
Samuel R. Bagenstos, Professor of Law, Washington University School of Law
Jo Anne Simon, Esq., The Law Office of Jo Anne Simon, Brooklyn, NY, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzBa3IW6ciE.
Michael Eastman, Employment Policy Director, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Sue Gamm, Primary Consultant, Public Consulting Group, Chicago, IL
Terry W. Hartle, Senior Vice President, American Council on Education
Andrew Grossman, Senior Legal Policy Analyst, Heritage Foundation
H.R. 3195 passes the House (June 25, 2008)
Vote to approve H.R. 3195. Tally: 402 – 17, ADA Amendments Act of 2008: Roll Vote No. 460
Statement of Jim Sensenbrenner, 154 Cong. Rec. H6058 (daily ed. June 25, 2008)
H.Amdt.1101, Rules Committee Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported, 154 Cong. Rec. H6058 (daily ed. June 25, 2008)
Floor consideration under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1299 Consideration: 154 Cong. Rec. H6058 (daily ed. June 25, 2008)
House Committee Report Issued (June 23, 2008)
(Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary, H.R. Rep. No. 110-730, Part II (2008)
By the Committee on Education and Labor, H.R. Rep. No. 110-730, Part I (2008)