WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tom Cotton issued the following press release:
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) yesterday introduced legislation to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities aged 18 years or older. The Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act would enable anyone over the age of 18 to participate in a 14(c) program.
14(c) programs are meant to enable employment opportunities for disabled individuals who may not otherwise be hired at full wage. The current law, passed in 2014, creates a complicated, multi-step process that is often a significant barrier to entry.
"Hard-working Arkansans shouldn't have to jump through hoops to get a job. My bill would remove obstacles for any disab...