VOR sent a letter of thanks to the Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, Office of Disability Employment Policy for rescinding the December, 2024 Proposed Rule that would have phased out and eliminated 14(c) progams and compensatory wage certificates for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism.
VOR's 2025 State Reports may be found below
H.R.1, also known as the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, passed the House on the morning of May 22, 2025. It has now moved to the Senate, where it has been predicted that substantial changes may be made.
The updated version of the bill may be downloaded
here
The Congressional Budget Office score of the bill's costs may be found
here
VOR has sent a position paper to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, in an appeal to reason and in hopes of empathy for people with I/DD and autism and their families.