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EMPOWERS Act
12/31/2022, 5:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4671
The EMPOWERS Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 4671, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of empowering individuals with disabilities. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and resources to help individuals with disabilities lead independent and fulfilling lives.
The EMPOWERS Act includes provisions to improve access to education, employment, and healthcare for individuals with disabilities. It also aims to enhance the enforcement of existing disability rights laws and ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities in all aspects of life.
Specifically, the EMPOWERS Act includes measures to increase funding for programs that support individuals with disabilities, such as vocational training and job placement services. It also seeks to improve access to affordable healthcare for individuals with disabilities, including mental health services and assistive technologies. Additionally, the EMPOWERS Act includes provisions to strengthen protections against discrimination based on disability and to promote inclusion and accessibility in all areas of society. This bill also aims to increase awareness and understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with disabilities. Overall, the EMPOWERS Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to empower individuals with disabilities and ensure that they have the support and resources they need to thrive. It represents an important step towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society for all individuals, regardless of their abilities.
The EMPOWERS Act includes provisions to improve access to education, employment, and healthcare for individuals with disabilities. It also aims to enhance the enforcement of existing disability rights laws and ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities in all aspects of life.
Specifically, the EMPOWERS Act includes measures to increase funding for programs that support individuals with disabilities, such as vocational training and job placement services. It also seeks to improve access to affordable healthcare for individuals with disabilities, including mental health services and assistive technologies. Additionally, the EMPOWERS Act includes provisions to strengthen protections against discrimination based on disability and to promote inclusion and accessibility in all areas of society. This bill also aims to increase awareness and understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with disabilities. Overall, the EMPOWERS Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to empower individuals with disabilities and ensure that they have the support and resources they need to thrive. It represents an important step towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society for all individuals, regardless of their abilities.
Congressional Summary of HR 4671
Ensuring Meaningful Petition Outreach While Enhancing Rights of States Act or the EMPOWERS Act
This bill revises the petition process for listing, delisting, or reclassifying an endangered or threatened species, including by requiring petitioners to notify each county and state in which the species is located of the intent to submit a petition.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4671
Bill HR 4671 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 22, 2021. Bill HR 4671 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 22, 2021. Bill HR 4671's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. as of August 9, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4671
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4671
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4671
To provide for greater county and State consultation with regard to petitions under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes.
EMPOWERS Act
EMPOWERS Act
Ensuring Meaningful Petition Outreach While Enhancing Rights of States Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4671
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