H.R. 188 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
TIME Act
H.R. 188 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jan 7, 2015, sponsored by Gregg Harper with 82 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 82
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Transitioning to Integrated and Meaningful Employment Act or the TIME Act Directs the Secretary of Labor to discontinue issuing to any new profit or non-profit or governmental entity special wage certificates (which permit individuals with disabilities, including individuals employed in agriculture, to be paid at lower than minimum wages). Prescribes requirements for a three-year phase-out of all certificates.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gregg Harper (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 59 Democrats, 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. (Apr 29, 2015)
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- H.R. 1893: Protecting American Jobs Act
- S. 2015: Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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