Bills · HR 4771
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4771Labor and Employment
Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act
INTRO JUL 25· LAST ACTION JUL 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses a long-standing debate about fair wages and equal opportunities for people with disabilities. If it becomes law, it would end the practice of paying workers with disabilities less than minimum wage, a practice that many view as discriminatory. Voters should care because it impacts the economic independence and dignity of a significant segment of the population.
It shifts the focus from segregated, subminimum wage work to competitive jobs where people with disabilities earn a living wage and are integrated into the general workforce, promoting inclusion and reducing reliance on public assistance. If this bill doesn't pass, the current system allowing subminimum wages for disabled workers would continue, maintaining a two-tiered wage system.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Phases out the practice of paying subminimum wages to individuals with disabilities by prohibiting new special certificates under Section 14(c) and setting a timeline for ending existing ones.
This ensures that, over time, no employer can legally pay individuals with disabilities less than the minimum wage.
PROVISION 02
Establishes competitive grant programs for states and eligible employers to help them transition their business and program models to support competitive integrated employment.
Offers financial assistance and resources to make the significant business changes required for fair wages and inclusive workplaces.
PROVISION 03
Requires grant recipients to pay all employees, including those with disabilities, at least the higher of the federal, state, or local minimum wage, and not less than the customary rate for similar work performed by non-disabled employees.
Sets clear standards for what constitutes fair and inclusive employment, ensuring pay equity for individuals with disabilities.
PROVISION 04
Requires states applying for grants to describe their current status regarding employers using special certificates and their plans for transitioning workers to competitive integrated employment and integrated community services.
Ensures a thoughtful and structured approach to changing employment models and providing comprehensive support for individuals with disabilities.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 8
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
33
BILLS LED
18
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 6 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 25
Introduced in House
JUL 25
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4771
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 25, 2025
Last actionJul 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 25, 2025
House BillHR 4771Labor and Employment
Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act
INTRODUCED JUL 25, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 25, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
35 min
COSPONSORS
8
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
