The U.S. Senate yesterday approved the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) by unanimous consent, making enactment of the ADAAA likely.  As the Stoel Rives World of Employment previously reported, the ADAAA would overturn several U.S. Supreme Court decisions that many critics claim have too narrowly interpreted the Americans with Disabilities Act‘s coverage.  To read the Senate version of the ADAAA, click here. 

The ADAAA passed the House of Representatives in June by a 402-17 vote.  There are minor differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill, and the House is expected to adopt the Senate version on September 17.  After that, it’s on to President Bush to sign the bill, which he is expected to do.  Keep watching the Stoel Rives World of Employment for further updates.