Congress needs to hear from you about Competitive Integrated Employment!
The Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act (TCIEA) has been introduced. This bill aims to eliminate certificates that allow employers to pay individuals with disabilities below minimum wage. Over the next five years, we would see a significant shift towards fair wages for all individuals, regardless of their disability status. If passed, this legislation will provide grants and technical assistance to states and employers who currently pay their employees subminimum wage. With this support, businesses can transition their models to competitive, integrated employment, an important step towards creating a more equitable society.
How can you help?
In our efforts to ensure that this bill passes through Congress, please contact your Senators and your Member of the House of Representatives to encourage them to sponsor the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act. Every call and every voice make a difference!
You can call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 to be connected to your two Senators or Member of the House of Representatives, or you can use the links below to find their contact information.
- Find the name and contact information for your Member of Congress
- Find the name and contact information for your two U.S. Senators
House of Representatives Scripts
Here is a sample script you can use during your call to your Member of the House of Representatives:
“Hi, my name is FIRST AND LAST NAME. I’m calling from CITY, STATE. I’m calling to urge Congressman/Congresswoman LAST NAME OF REPRESNETATIVE to co-sponsor H.R. 1263, the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act. This bill would ensure that people with disabilities are not paid below the minimum wage and that employers who currently pay people with disabilities under the minimum wage have the tools and information they need to pay their disabled employees at least the federal minimum wage.”
If you want to email your representative, you can use this script:
Dear Rep. LAST NAME OF REPRESENTATIVE,
My name is FIRST AND LAST NAME. I’m writing from CITY, STATE. The reason I’m writing is to urge you to co-sponsor H.R. 1263, the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act. This bill would ensure that people with disabilities are not paid below the minimum wage and that employers who currently pay people with disabilities under the minimum wage have the tools and information they need to pay their disabled employees at least the federal minimum wage.
Sincerely,
FIRST AND LAST NAME
Senate Scripts
Here is a sample script you can use during your call to your Senator:
“Hi, my name is FIRST AND LAST NAME. I’m calling from CITY, STATE. I’m calling to urge Senator LAST NAME OF SENATOR to co-sponsor S. 533, the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act. This bill would ensure that people with disabilities are not paid below the minimum wage and that employers who currently pay people with disabilities under the minimum wage have the tools and information they need to pay their disabled employees at least the federal minimum wage.”
Or, if you want to email your Senator, you can use this script:
Dear Senator LAST NAME,
My name is FIRST AND LAST NAME. I’m writing from CITY, STATE. The reason I’m writing is to urge you to co-sponsor S. 533, the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act. This bill would ensure that people with disabilities are not paid below the minimum wage and that employers who currently pay people with disabilities under the minimum wage have the tools and information they need to pay their disabled employees at least the federal minimum wage.
Sincerely,
FIRST AND LAST NAME
