Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act
In Committee
Introduced:Feb 12, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Doris O. Matsui
Representative
Democratic
CA-7
Cosponsors
5
Quick Stats
Policy Area
International Affairs
Summary
The Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act addresses employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, focusing on transitioning from segregated or sheltered workshop settings to competitive integrated employment where workers with disabilities work alongside non-disabled colleagues at competitive wages.
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
The Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act addresses employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, focusing on transitioning from segregated or sheltered workshop settings to competitive integrated employment where workers with disabilities work alongside non-disabled colleagues at competitive wages.
Last updated: 1/5/2026
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Strengthening the Quad Act</strong></p><p>This bill directs the Department of State to seek to establish a working group with Japan, Australia, and India to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values. (The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad, is a coalition comprised of the United States and these three countries.)</p><p>The bill also requires the State Department to report to Congress a strategy for bolstering engagement and cooperation with the Quad. The strategy shall summarize current and past Quad initiatives, including those to promote broad-based and inclusive economic growth, technology cooperation, energy innovation, and resilient supply chains. The strategy shall also recommend (1) how Congress can help address certain barriers to implementing and expanding Quad cooperation, (2) new authorities needed to strengthen U.S. leadership in and contributions to Quad initiatives, and (3) additional resources needed to expand successful initiatives.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Promotes competitive integrated employment for people with disabilities
Addresses transition from segregated work settings
Supports employment in integrated community settings
Focuses on workers with disabilities earning competitive wages
Aims to increase workforce participation alongside non-disabled workers
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
Workers with disabilities currently in sheltered workshops or segregated settings would gain support for transitioning to competitive jobs in the community. This could increase independence and economic opportunity for individuals with disabilities.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
International Affairs
Related Subjects
Advisory bodies
Asia
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Energy research
India
Infrastructure development
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
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Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
1263, 119th Congress (2025). "Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1263
