Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act

House Bill

H.R. 1263

119th Congress

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.

SponsorDoris O. Matsui (D-CA)

Introduced2/12/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act

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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.

Bill Number: 1263
Sponsor: Doris O. Matsui (D-CA)
Introduced: 2/12/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act
Bill Number: 1263
Sponsor: Doris O. Matsui (D-CA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Introduced: 2/12/2025
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

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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

Strengthening the Quad ActThis 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.)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.

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

+4 more

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