Congress·In Committee·S. 4984

Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

Subminimum Wage Rules for Workers with Disabilities

Jul 15·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Anniversary

Next up: A senate committee

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions is the next group that must review this bill. It has not moved since July 15, 2026, when it was first sent to the committee. Most bills do not receive a vote at this stage, so the proposal is currently stalled.

Companion bill: Changes to Subminimum Wage Rules for Workers with Disabilities →

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Unlikely to pass

This bill faces strong opposition from groups that want to end subminimum wages, and it lacks the broad support needed to pass a divided Congress.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Companion
Identical companion bill H.R. 8736 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
H.R. 8736 (119th) →

Key Points

This bill changes federal law to allow adults with disabilities who are 18 or older to work for less than the standard minimum wage. To qualify, the worker must personally choose to accept the job.
It removes some current restrictions that prevent younger workers from taking these types of jobs. The goal is to provide more employment options for people who might struggle to find work in traditional settings.
The bill also creates a shortcut for businesses if state agencies are slow to act. If the state fails to provide required career counseling or information, the employer can still hire the person at the lower wage rate.
This change would affect thousands of workers in specialized work centers. While it aims to increase job access, it is controversial because many advocates want to see the subminimum wage eliminated entirely.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Jul 15, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jul 15, 2026

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

Bill NumberS 4984

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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