H.R. 3195 would restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

== Detailed Summary ==

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ADA Restoration Act of 2007 - Amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to: (1) redefine &quot;disability&quot; as a physical or mental impairment, a record of a such impairment, or being regarded as having a such impairment; and (2) define additional terms, including &quot;mental impairment&quot; and &quot;physical impairment.&quot;

Prohibits, in determining whether an individual has an impairment, considering the impact of any mitigating measures the individual may be using or whether any impairment manifestations are episodic, in remission, or latent. Considers actions taken because of an individual's use of a mitigating measure to be actions taken on the basis of a disability.



Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of disability (under current law, against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability).

Allows, as a defense to a charge of discrimination, that the individual alleging discrimination is not a qualified individual with a disability.

Requires that the Act's provisions be broadly construed. Entitles duly issued federal regulations and guidance to deference by administrative bodies or officers and courts.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 6/23/2008: Placed6/24/2008: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1299 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3195 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.bill shall be considered as adopted.
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