,i #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #gjif ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,october #bf1 #bjah,mr4 ,langevin 7for himself and ,ms4 ,schakowsky7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,office of ,disability ,congressional ,research at the ,national ,council on ,disability4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,office of ,disability ,congressional ,research ,act of #bjah4 #b4 ,establishment of the office of disability congressional research 7a7 ,establishment ,title ,,iv of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ghj et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #djj the following3 #djj;,a4 ,establishment of the ,office of ,disability ,congressional ,research ,there is established in the ,national ,council on ,disability the ,office of ,disability ,congressional ,research4 4 7b7 ,purpose ,section #djj7;a77#b7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ghj7;a77#b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 7,a7 ,the purpose of the ,national ,council on ,disability is to provide ,congress1 the executive branch1 the ,states1 and the public with data1 analysis1 and policy recommendations that encourage policies1 programs1 practices1 and procedures that promote the national policy goals of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act 7equality of all individuals with disabilities1 regardless of the nature or severity of the disability2 economic self-sufficiency2 independent living2 and inclusion and integration into all aspects of society74 ,this data and analysis will take the form of-- 7i7 reports offered on a regular basis regarding the effect of existing legislation1 regulations1 and guidance on individuals with disabilities1 their families1 and the existing systems of services and supports for them2 7ii7 reports completed in legislative time regarding the effect that proposed ,federal legislation1 proposed regulations1 and proposed guidance would have on individuals with disabilities1 their families1 and the existing systems of services and supports for them2 7iii7 reports regarding how proposed ,federal legislation1 proposed regulations1 and proposed guidance will align with existing disability policy4 7,b7 ,for purposes of conducting any analysis or preparing any report under this paragraph1 upon request by ,national ,council1 the head of any agency1 department1 establishment1 or commission shall1 to the extent practicable1 make available any data asset and material maintained which the ,national ,council determines to be necessary in the performance of its duties and functions 7other than material or data1 the disclosure of which would be subject to a statute that prohibits the sharing or intended use of such asset in a manner as to leave no discretion on the issue74 4 7c7 ,chairperson2 scope of work2 meetings ,title ,,iv of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ghj et seq47 is further amended by inserting after section #djj;,a 7as added by subsection 7a77 the following3 #ghj;,b4 ,chairperson2 scope of work2 meetings ,the ,president shall designate the ,chairperson from among the members appointed to the ,national ,council4 ,the ,chairperson may analyze and report any legislation1 regulation1 or guidance the ,chairperson determines appropriate to meet the purposes described in section #ghj7;a77#b74 ,the ,national ,council shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson1 but not less often than four times each year4 4 7d7 ,duties ,section #dja7;a7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gha7;a77 is amended by adding at the end of the following3 7#aa7 respond to requests by a member of the ,committee on the ,budget1 the ,committee on ,finance1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor and ,pensions1 or the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate or the ,committee on the ,budget1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 or the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives regarding the effect on individuals with disabilities1 their families1 and the existing systems of services and supports for them by providing information to assist the committee related to-- 7,a7 bills amending or affecting the supplemental security income program under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq471 the ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq471 the ,medicare program under title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie et seq471 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 the ,federal old-age1 survivors1 and disability insurance benefits program under title ,,ii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dja et seq471 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq471 the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq471 or any other law affecting individuals with disabilities or disability policy2 7,b7 bills related to entitlements and taxes2 7,c7 regulations proposed by the executive branch2 and 7,d7 existing legislation1 regulations1 or guidance from ,congress1 the executive branch1 or decisions made by the ,federal courts1 including the ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states2 7#ab7 respond to other requests by any ,senator or ,member of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,national ,council shall provide information regarding the effect on individuals with disabilities1 their families1 and the existing systems of services and supports for them by providing information to assist the ,member of ,congress related to-- 7,a7 bills amending or affecting the ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq471 the ,medicare program under title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie et seq471 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 the ,federal old-age1 survivors1 and disability insurance benefits program under title ,,ii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dja et seq471 or any other law affecting individuals with disabilities or disability policy2 7,b7 bills related to entitlements and taxes2 7,c7 regulations proposed by the executive branch2 and 7,d7 existing legislation1 regulations1 or guidance from ,congress1 the executive branch1 or decisions made by the ,federal courts1 including the ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states2 7#ac7 ensure timely response to requests described in paragraphs 7#aa7 and 7#ab7 by providing an analysis and report relating to the legislation or regulation prior to a vote or the closing of public comment on regulations1 respectively2 7#ad7 prioritize requests described in paragraphs 7#aa7 and 7#ab7 in the following way-- 7,a7 give priority to responding to a request from the ,chairman or ,ranking ,minority ,member of a committee described in paragraph 7#aa72 7,b7 give priority in analyzing legislation based on the likelihood that a committee described in paragraph 7#aa7 will consider the legislation2 7,c7 provide an initial report and analysis not later than #c business days after the date of a request2 7,d7 provide the full report and analysis of the ,office not later than #aj business days after the date of a request2 7,e7 to the extent practicable1 provide a full report and analysis of legislation before a committee of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives votes on the legislation2 and 7,f7 otherwise prioritize analyses and reporting on all other legislation1 regulations1 and guidance in accordance with such criteria as the ,national ,council ,chairperson shall establish2 7#ae7 prepare reports for requests described in paragraphs 7#aa7 and 7#ab7 in the following way-- 7,a7 when possible and appropriate1 use geospatial standards1 as defined by the ,federal ,geographic ,data ,committee2 7,b7 be prepared using plain language2 7,c7 address issues at the national level and1 to the extent possible1 at the ,state level2 and 7,d7 be made publicly available1 along with the information and data used to prepare the analysis or report1 except to the extent that the information or data is specifically exempted from public disclosure by law or privacy regulations2 and 7#af7 when appropriate1 collaborate with the ,government ,accountability ,office and the ,congressional ,research ,service when conducting analyses and preparing reports described in paragraphs 7#aa7 and 7#ab74 4 7e7 ,annual report ,subsection 7b7 of section #dja of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gha7;b77 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,office of ,disability ,congressional ,research ,act of #bjah and annually thereafter1 the ,national ,council shall submit to the ,committee on the ,budget1 the ,committee on ,finance1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,budget1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives an annual report on the bills enacted into law1 bills introduced1 and regulation and guidance promulgated or proposed by the executive branch that will affect individuals with disabilities1 their families1 and the existing systems of services and supports for them4 ,the report shall include recommendations for policy change4 4 7f7 ,technical and supportive staff ,section #djc7;a77#a7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ghc7;a77 is amended by adding at the end of the following3 7#c7 ,the ,executive ,director shall hire such technical and professional staff as necessary1 but no fewer than six full-time employees to respond timely to duties and timeframes set forth in paragraphs 7#aa7 through 7#af7 of section #dja7;a74 4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #dje of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ghe7 is amended to read as follows3 #ghe4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year such sums as may be necessary to carry out this title4 4