ABLE Act Becomes Law with Unprecedented Congressional Support

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According to Bob Casey (D-PA), one of the ABLE Act’s Senate Champions, “Passage of the ABLE Act is a major victory for those with disabilities and their families.” Read his press release: "Casey’s ABLE Act Becomes Law with President Obama’s Signature".

After an eight-year uphill battle, the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act (H.R. 647/S. 313) became law on December 17, 2014 when it was passed by the Senate with a vote of 76-16. The bill had been approved by the House of Representatives (404-17) on December 3rd. No other bill before the 113th Congress equaled or surpassed the ABLE Act’s bipartisan and bicameral support, with 77 United States Senators and 381 Representatives eventually sponsoring its passage effort.

According to Bob Casey (D-PA), one of the bill’s Senate Champions, “Passage of the ABLE Act is a major victory for those with disabilities and their families. This bill reminds us all that those with disabilities have a lot of ability. Soon those with disabilities and their families will be able to better save for their long-term care… Some have called the ABLE Act the most significant piece of legislation affecting the disabled since passage of the American Disabilities Act nearly 25 years ago.”

For more information about the ABLE Act’s passage into law, read these articles from the National Down Syndrome Society:
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