FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on ADA Public Accommodation Enforcement

Original title: EXAMINING LEGISLATION TO PROMOTE THE EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT OF THE ADA'S PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION PROVISIONS

January 1, 2016

ADA civil rights public accommodation disability access legal enforcement

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing explored potential changes to how individuals with disabilities enforce their rights under the and how businesses respond to accessibility lawsuits, which directly impacts the legal process for addressing non-compliance in public facilities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Business owners

They are subject to ADA compliance requirements and potential litigation regarding facility accessibility.

Individuals with disabilities

They rely on ADA provisions to ensure access to public accommodations.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is the official record of a 2016 House Subcommittee hearing regarding the enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act () in public spaces. The hearing examined legislative proposals aimed at changing how ADA compliance is enforced for businesses and s.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on May 19, 2016, before the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
The subject was the enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) public accommodation provisions.
Witnesses included members of Congress, business owners, legal counsel, and disability rights advocates.
The record includes supplemental letters from the International Franchise Association, Ability360, and the Mayor of Wildomar, CA.
The hearing record is cataloged as Serial No. 114-76.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to examine legislation aimed at promoting the effective enforcement of the 's provisions.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Representatives Ted Poe and Ken Calvert, business representatives Lee Ky, Mili Shah, and David Weiss, and disability advocate Kelly Buckland.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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ADA Enforcement Debate

The hearing highlights a tension between ensuring accessibility and addressing concerns regarding the litigation process for ADA compliance.

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Connected Entities

personSteve Cohen“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personKen Calvert“Member of Congress and witness”Map →

personKelly Buckland“Executive Director of the National Council on Independent Living, witness”Map →

personDavid Weiss“Executive Vice President & General Counsel, DDR Corp., witness”Map →

personTrent Franks“Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice”Map →

personTed Poe“Member of Congress and witness”Map →

personMili Shah“Hotel owner and attorney, witness”Map →

personLee Ky“Manager of Doughnuts To Go, witness”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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