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29 U.S.C. § 701 — Responsibilities of the Administrator

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29 U.S.C. § 701 — Responsibilities of the Administrator

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**(a) Approval of State plans** (1) **In general** — The Administrator shall approve any State plan submitted under [section 796c of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796c&num=0&edition=prelim) that the Administrator determines meets the requirements of [section 796c of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796c&num=0&edition=prelim), and shall disapprove any such plan that does not meet such requirements, as soon as practicable after receiving the plan. Prior to such disapproval, the Administrator shall notify the State of the intention to disapprove the plan, and shall afford such State reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing. (2) **Procedures** (A) *In general* — Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the provisions of subsections (c) and (d) of [section 727 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section727&num=0&edition=prelim) shall apply to any State plan submitted to the Administrator under [section 796c of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796c&num=0&edition=prelim). (B) *Application* — For purposes of the application described in subparagraph (A), all references in such provisions— (i) to the Secretary or the Commissioner shall be deemed to be references to the Administrator; (ii) to the State agency shall be deemed to be references to the designated State entity; and (iii) to [section 721 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section721&num=0&edition=prelim) shall be deemed to be references to [section 796c of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796c&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b) Indicators** Not later than 1 year after July 22, 2014, the Administrator shall develop and publish in the Federal Register indicators of minimum compliance for centers for independent living (consistent with the standards set forth in [section 796f–4 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796f-4&num=0&edition=prelim)), and indicators of minimum compliance for Statewide Independent Living Councils. **(c) Onsite compliance reviews** (1) **Reviews** — The Administrator shall annually conduct onsite compliance reviews of at least 15 percent of the centers for independent living that receive funds under [section 796f–1 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796f-1&num=0&edition=prelim) and shall periodically conduct such a review of each such center. The Administrator shall annually conduct onsite compliance reviews of at least one-third of the designated State units that receive funding under [section 796f–2 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796f-2&num=0&edition=prelim), and, to the extent necessary to determine the compliance of such a State unit with subsections (f) and (g) of [section 796f–2 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796f-2&num=0&edition=prelim), centers that receive funding under [section 796f–2 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796f-2&num=0&edition=prelim) in such State. (2) **Qualifications of employees conducting reviews** — The Administrator shall— (A) to the maximum extent practicable, carry out a review described in paragraph (1) by using employees of the Department of Health and Human Services who are knowledgeable about the provision of independent living services; (B) ensure that the employee of the Department of Health and Human Services with responsibility for supervising such a review shall have such knowledge; and (C) ensure that at least one member of a team conducting such a review shall be an individual who— (i) is not a government employee; and (ii) has experience in the operation of centers for independent living. **(d) Reports** (1) **In general** — The Director described in [section 796–1 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796-1&num=0&edition=prelim) shall provide to the Administrator of the Administration for Community Living and the Administrator shall include, in an annual report, information on the extent to which centers for independent living receiving funds under subpart 3 have complied with the standards and assurances set forth in [section 796f–4 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796f-4&num=0&edition=prelim). The Director may identify individual centers for independent living in the analysis contained in that information. The Director shall include in the report the results of onsite compliance reviews, identifying individual centers for independent living and other recipients of assistance under subpart 3. (2) **Public availability** — The Director shall ensure that the report described in this subsection is made publicly available in a timely manner, including through electronic means, in order to inform the public about the administration and performance of programs under this chapter.

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29 U.S.C. § 727 — Application of other laws

**(a)** The provisions of chapter 71 of title 31 and of title V of the Act of October 15, 1977 (Public Law 95–134) shall not apply to the administration of the provisions of this chapter or to the administration of any program or activity under this chapter. **(b)** Section 501 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act [[29 U.S.C. 3341](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3341&num=0&edition=prelim)] shall apply, as specified in that section, to amendments to this chapter that were made by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

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29 U.S.C. § 721 — Rehabilitation Services Administration

**(a)** There is established in the Office of the Secretary in the Department of Education a Rehabilitation Services Administration which shall be headed by a Commissioner (hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the “Commissioner”) appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Such Administration shall be the principal agency, and the Commissioner shall be the principal officer, of the Department for purposes of carrying out subchapters I, III, VI, and part B of subchapter VII. The Commissioner shall be an individual with substantial experience in rehabilitation and in rehabilitation program management. In the performance of the functions of the office, the Commissioner shall be directly responsible to the Secretary of Education or to the Under Secretary or an appropriate Assistant Secretary of such Department, as designated by the Secretary. The functions of the Commissioner shall not be delegated to any officer not directly responsible, both with respect to program operation and administration, to the Commissioner. Any reference in this chapter to duties to be carried out by the Commissioner shall be considered to be a reference to duties to be carried out by the Secretary of Education acting through the Commissioner. In carrying out any of the functions of the office under this chapter, the Commissioner shall be guided by general policies of the National Council on Disability established under subchapter IV of this chapter. **(b)** The Secretary of Education shall take whatever action is necessary to ensure that funds appropriated pursuant to this chapter are expended only for the programs, personnel, and administration of programs carried out under this chapter.

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29 U.S.C. § 796c — Reports on accessibility of electronic information to individuals with disabilities

**(a)** (1) Not later than 100 days after December 29, 2022, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (in this section referred to as the “Director”), in coordination with the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board and the Administrator of General Services (in this section referred to as the “Administrator”), shall disseminate amended or updated criteria and instructions to any Federal department or agency (in this section referred to as an “agency”) covered by [section 794d of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section794d&num=0&edition=prelim) for the evaluation required pursuant to paragraph (3)(B). (2) Such criteria and instructions shall— (A) include, at minimum, requirements that information technologies and digital services must– (i) conform to the technical standards referenced in subsection (a)(2)(A) of such [section 794d of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section794d&num=0&edition=prelim), as determined by appropriate conformance testing; and (ii) be accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities as determined from consultation with individuals with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, tactile, and cognitive disabilities, or members of any disability organization; and (B) provide guidance to agencies regarding the types and format of data and information to be submitted to the Director and the Administrator pursuant to paragraph (3), including how to submit such data and information, the metrics by which compliance will be assessed in the reports required in subsection (b), and any other directions necessary for agencies to demonstrate compliance with accessibility standards for electronic an

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29 U.S.C. § 710 — Centers operated by State agencies

A State that receives assistance for fiscal year 2015 with respect to a center in accordance with subsection (a) of this section (as in effect on the day before July 22, 2014) may continue to receive assistance under this subpart for fiscal year 2015 or a succeeding fiscal year if, for such fiscal year— (1) no nonprofit private agency— (A) submits an acceptable application to operate a center for independent living for the fiscal year before a date specified by the Administrator; and (B) obtains approval of the application under section 796f–1 or 796f–2 of this title; or (2) after funding all applications so submitted and approved, the Administrator determines that funds remain available to provide such assistance.

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2 U.S.C. § 1302 — Application of laws

**(a) Laws made applicable** The following laws shall apply, as prescribed by this chapter, to the legislative branch of the Federal Government: (1) The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ([29 U.S.C. 201](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section201&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.). (2) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ([42 U.S.C. 2000e](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section2000e&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.). (3) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ([42 U.S.C. 12101](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12101&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.). (4) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ([29 U.S.C. 621](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section621&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.). (5) The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ([29 U.S.C. 2611](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section2611&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.). (6) The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ([29 U.S.C. 651](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section651&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.). (7) Chapter 71 (relating to Federal service labor-management relations) of title 5. (8) The Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 ([29 U.S.C. 2001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section2001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.). (9) The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act ([29 U.S.C. 2101](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section2101&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.). (10) The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ([29 U.S.C. 701](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-s

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2 U.S.C. § 1371 — Study and recommendations regarding General Accounting Office, Government Printing Office, and Library of Congress

**(a) In general** The Board shall undertake a study of— (1) the application of the laws listed in subsection (b) to— (A) the General Accounting Office; (B) the Government Printing Office; and (C) the Library of Congress; and (2) the regulations and procedures used by the entities referred to in paragraph (1) to apply and enforce such laws to themselves and their employees. **(b) Applicable statutes** The study under this section shall consider the application of the following laws: (1) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ([42 U.S.C. 2000e](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section2000e&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), and related provisions of [section 2302 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section2302&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ([29 U.S.C. 621](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section621&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), and related provisions of [section 2302 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section2302&num=0&edition=prelim). (3) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ([42 U.S.C. 12101](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12101&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), and related provisions of [section 2302 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section2302&num=0&edition=prelim). (4) The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ([29 U.S.C. 2611](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section2611&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), and related provisions of sections 6381 through 6387 of title 5. (5) The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ([29 U

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2 U.S.C. § 1434 — Judicial branch coverage study

The Judicial Conference of the United States shall prepare a report for submission by the Chief Justice of the United States to the Congress on the application to the judicial branch of the Federal Government of— (1) the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ([29 U.S.C. 201](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section201&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); (2) title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ([42 U.S.C. 2000e](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section2000e&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); (3) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ([42 U.S.C. 12101](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12101&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); (4) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ([29 U.S.C. 621](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section621&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); (5) the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ([29 U.S.C. 2611](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section2611&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); (6) the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ([29 U.S.C. 651](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section651&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); (7) chapter 71 (relating to Federal service labor-management relations) of title 5; (8) the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 ([29 U.S.C. 2001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section2001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); (9) the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act ([29 U.S.C. 2101](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section2101&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); (10) the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ([29 U.S.C. 701](ht

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2 U.S.C. § 8 — Vacancies

**(a) In general** Except as provided in subsection (b), the time for holding elections in any State, District, or Territory for a Representative or Delegate to fill a vacancy, whether such vacancy is caused by a failure to elect at the time prescribed by law, or by the death, resignation, or incapacity of a person elected, may be prescribed by the laws of the several States and Territories respectively. **(b) Special rules in extraordinary circumstances** (1) **In general** — In extraordinary circumstances, the executive authority of any State in which a vacancy exists in its representation in the House of Representatives shall issue a writ of election to fill such vacancy by special election. (2) **Timing of special election** — A special election held under this subsection to fill a vacancy shall take place not later than 49 days after the Speaker of the House of Representatives announces that the vacancy exists, unless, during the 75-day period which begins on the date of the announcement of the vacancy— (A) a regularly scheduled general election for the office involved is to be held; or (B) another special election for the office involved is to be held, pursuant to a writ for a special election issued by the chief executive of the State prior to the date of the announcement of the vacancy. (3) **Nominations by parties** — If a special election is to be held under this subsection, the determination of the candidates who will run in such election shall be made— (A) by nominations made not later than 10 days after the Speaker announces that the vacancy exists by the political parties of the State that are authorized by State law to nominate candidates for the election; or (B) by any other method the State considers appropriate, including holding primar

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20 U.S.C. § 1011 — Antidiscrimination

**(a) In general** Institutions of higher education receiving Federal financial assistance may not use such financial assistance, directly or indirectly, to undertake any study or project or fulfill the terms of any contract containing an express or implied provision that any person or persons of a particular race, religion, sex, or national origin be barred from performing such study, project, or contract, except that nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit an institution from conducting objective studies or projects concerning the nature, effects, or prevention of discrimination, or to have the institution’s curriculum restricted on the subject of discrimination. **(b) Limitations on statutory construction** Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the rights or responsibilities of any individual under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 [[42 U.S.C. 12101](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12101&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 [[29 U.S.C. 701](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section701&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], or any other law.

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20 U.S.C. § 107a — Federal and State responsibilities

**(a) Functions of Secretary; surveys; designation of State licensing agencies; qualifications for license; evaluation of programs** The Secretary of Education shall— (1) Insure that the Rehabilitation Services Administration is the principal agency for carrying out this chapter; and the Commissioner shall, within one hundred and eighty days after enactment of the Randolph-Sheppard Act Amendments of 1974, establish requirements for the uniform application of this chapter by each State agency designated under paragraph (5) of this subsection, including appropriate accounting procedures, policies on the selection and establishment of new vending facilities, distribution of income to blind vendors, and the use and control of set-aside funds under [section 107b(3) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section107b/3&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) Through the Commissioner, make annual surveys of concession vending opportunities for blind persons on Federal and other property in the United States, particularly with respect to Federal property under the control of the General Services Administration, the Department of Defense, and the United States Postal Service; (3) Make surveys throughout the United States of industries with a view to obtaining information that will assist blind persons to obtain employment; (4) Make available to the public, and especially to persons and organizations engaged in work for the blind, information obtained as a result of such surveys; (5) Designate as provided in [section 107b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section107b&num=0&edition=prelim) the State agency for the blind in each State, or, in any State in which there is no such agency, some other

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