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Washington, DC — U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) today announced a bipartisan bill he authored has become law and six others are on track to become law. Since coming to Congress, Rep. Molinaro has passed nine standalone bills, 60 bipartisan measures, and has had 18 measures signed into law. He was ranked the second most bipartisan member of Congress by the nonpartisan Lugar Center, number one for the most bills passed in the House of Representatives and top three for bills passed in all of Congress.

A list of Rep. Molinaro's bills are below:

• The Think DIFFERENTLY About Emergencies Act has been signed into law. This bill ensures Americans with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities and their families have access to resources to evacuate during a natural disaster and recover after.
• The Think DIFFERENTLY Transportation Act has passed the House and Senate and will be signed into law in the next 10 days. This bill compels Amtrak to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• The Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act has passed the House. This bill requires Amtrak to publicly disclose the taxpayer funded bonuses its executives receive.
• The Think DIFFERENTLY Building Accessibility Act has passed the House as part of the Water Resources Development Act and is expected to be signed into law. This bill makes federal buildings fully accessible for individuals with disabilities. 
• Two Molinaro-authored measures have passed the House as part of the National Defense Authorization Act and are expected to be signed into law. These bills require an assessment of current and potential biological threats against the United States and identify gaps in the Department of Defense’s AI workforce to preserve our country's global technological competitiveness.
• The Think DIFFERENTLY Database Act has passed the House and is expected to pass the Senate and be signed into law before the end of the year. This bill creates a comprehensive and easy-to-access national website that connects individuals with disabilities to local support services and resources.

Rep. Molinaro said, "I’m working until my final day in office to solve problems for Upstate New Yorkers. From improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities to strengthening our national security, these bipartisan bills are on track to become law and will make a real difference.”

Senator Schmitt (R-MO) on the Think DIFFERENTLY Database Act passing, "My son, Stephen, was my inspiration to run for office in the first place, and since then, I have been a staunch advocate for making life easier for those with disabilities. The Think Differently Database Act is bipartisan legislation that provides critical networks for individuals with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. It’s great to have Rep. Molinaro working to pass this bill in the House, and I look forward to pushing this important piece of legislation across the finish line in the Senate.”

Rep. Sherrill (D-NJ-11) on the Think DIFFERENTLY Database Act passing, “I helped introduce the bipartisan Think Differently Database Act with Rep. Molinaro because too often, I hear from New Jersey families about the difficulty they have finding care for their loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability. This critical piece of legislation will make it easier to coordinate and find high-quality care and community resources to ensure that every New Jerseyan can thrive. I urge the Senate to take this bill up for a vote so we can get it signed into law.”

Senator Duckworth (D-IL) on the Think DIFFERENTLY Transportation Act passing, “When the ADA was signed into law, it promised that intercity passenger rail would become accessible within 20 years, yet—more than 30 years later—too many Amtrak stations still fail to live up to that promise. After passing the Senate earlier this month, I’m proud that the bipartisan Think DIFFERENTLY Act that I led with Senator Capito and Representatives Molinaro and Payne passed the House today and is now closer to being signed into law. This bill sends the message that it’s long past time to ensure our rail stations are accessible for everyone. Whether on transit, rail or a plane, all Americans with disabilities should be able to safely and easily access the transportation systems they need to get around—and I won’t stop working until that’s a reality.”