That is why this is a win-win for everybody. People with disabilities will be rewarded for making the courageous step into the workforce. Businesses will benefit from the skills these individuals have to offer, particularly as advances in technology make it easier for Missourians with disabilities to go to work. Lastly, the taxpayer will benefit from an improved, common-sense federal disability program. Prior to its consideration on the floor of the U.S. House, H.R. 1180 was amended and Hulshof's bill, H.R. 3070, was substituted as the base text of the legislation.
Legislation considered under suspension of the rules requires a two-thirds vote for approval.
The tax provisions in the final version of H.R. 1180 were not included in the bill as approved by the U.S. House on October 19, 1999.