Allows employers to pay subminimum wages to workers with disabilities who are 18 or older and choose the job, and changes the age limits in Section 511 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Official title: Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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House

Introduced 12-MAY-2026

Referred 12-MAY-2026

Approved by committee 21-MAY-2026

Key points

Changes Section 511 so its subminimum wage rules cover individuals 18 or older instead of individuals 24 or younger.
Requires that the individual choose to accept the employment.
Lets an employer meet the counseling requirement if it documents repeated efforts to contact the designated State unit and the unit fails to provide counseling, information, and referrals.
Applies to employment on or after the date of enactment.

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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Introduced in House, 12-MAY-2026).

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

Labor and Employment

Sponsor Glenn Grothman (R-WI) Cosponsors · 5

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5 Republicans

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