Expand employment opportunities and support services for adults with disabilities to help them work in integrated settings.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act?
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce voted to approve H.R. 8736 on May 20, 2026. The bill must now be reported to the full House for a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote at all. This progress is a notable step forward compared to the previous version of the bill that expired on February 28, 2023.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act (H.R. 8736 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 1296 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1296 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Glenn Grothman (R-WI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.