The Randolph-Sheppard Act (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Revised Jan. 24, 2013 |
| Report Number |
RL34609 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Andrew R. Sommers, Domestic Social Policy Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
The Randolph-Sheppard Act (P.L. 74-732), as amended, was enacted to provide individuals whoare blind with remunerative employment and to enhance their economic well-being. ThroughRandolph-Sheppard Act (R-SA) programs, individuals who are blind and in need of employmentare given priority in the operation of vending facilities on federal property. Typically, individualswho are blind and receive R-SA program contracts act as managers of vending facilities,subcontracting with food service organizations that provide meal and/or vending services on aday-to-day basis. Run by a state licensing agency through the U.S. Department of Education'sstate vocational rehabilitation program, R-SA programs may also be labeled "business enterpriseprograms" or "vending facilities programs." R-SA programs are not mandatory, though everystate except Wyoming chooses to participate. This report will be updated to reflect program data as it becomes available and any legislative orjudicial events in the 112th Congress.
