House vote: H.R. 620 // February 15, 2018
ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
Sponsor: Ted Poe (R-TX)
ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Disability Rights Section of the Department of Justice to develop a program to educate state and local governments and property owners on strategies for promoting access to public accommodations for persons with a disability. The program may include training for professionals to provide a guidance of remediation for potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 225 | 51.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 192 | 44.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.9% |