A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Workforce Dignity Act," aims to amend several federal laws. It seeks to replace the term "sheltered workshop" with "community rehabilitation program" across multiple sections of the law. These changes affect the Small Business Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, title 40 of the United States Code, and title IV of the Social Security Act. The legislation is intended to remove the specific term "sheltered workshop" from federal law. According to the bill, these changes should be made without any intent to change how the law is actually applied.
Yes
- Scored +2
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill replaces potentially stigmatizing terminology with 'community rehabilitation program' to improve the dignity of those receiving services.
- Scored +2
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill updates the terminology from 'sheltered workshop' to 'community rehabilitation program' to promote more dignified language for disability services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Consistency in Federal Language: By replacing the term "sheltered workshop" with "community rehabilitation program" across various acts, including the Small Business Act and the Internal Revenue Code, the bill aims to update the terminology used in federal law (Section 2).
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Clarification of Intent: The bill includes a rule of construction stating that the changes are meant to remove the term "shelled workshop" without changing how the law is applied (Section 2(f)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens resulting from the name change of these programs.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill replaces potentially stigmatizing terminology with 'community rehabilitation program' to improve the dignity of those receiving services.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill updates the terminology from 'sheltered workshop' to 'community rehabilitation program' to promote more dignified language for disability services.
- 6/15/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Robert OnderRepublican · Missouri