Jim Langevin: “Again, while I appreciate my colleague's attempt to find somewhat of a common ground on this issue, it does not address…”

“Again, while I appreciate my colleague's attempt to find somewhat of a common ground on this issue, it does not address the underlying problem. The issue of the ADA being around for 30 years--it is well-known now. People are even proactive about finding out what their responsibilities are under the ADA, as opposed to just waiting until they are notified of a problem and then perhaps complying with. No, we should not treat people with disabilities any differently than anyone else who is protected under civil rights laws. That is why we have them in the first place. I would urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment. Let's work together on finding a better common-ground solution. But this amendment and the underlying bill is not the answer. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.”