29 U.S.C. § 784

Administrative powers of National Council

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(a) Bylaws and rules

The National Council may prescribe such bylaws and rules as may be necessary to carry out its duties under this subchapter.

(b) Hearings

The National Council may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as it deems advisable.

The National Council may appoint advisory committees to assist the National Council in carrying out its duties. The members thereof shall serve without compensation.

(d) Use of mails

The National Council may use the United States mails in the same manner and upon the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the United States.

(e) Use of services, personnel, information, and facilities

The National Council may use, with the consent of the agencies represented on the Interagency Disability Coordinating Council, and as authorized in subchapter V, such services, personnel, information, and facilities as may be needed to carry out its duties under this subchapter, with or without reimbursement to such agencies.

(Pub. L. 93–112, title IV, § 404, as added Pub. L. 105–220, title IV, § 407, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1201.)Editorial NotesPrior Provisions

A prior section 784, Pub. L. 93–112, title IV, § 404, as added Pub. L. 95–602, title I, § 117, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2979; amended Pub. L. 102–569, title IV, § 405, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4423, related to administrative powers of National Council, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105–220.

Another prior section 784, Pub. L. 93–112, title IV, § 404, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 387, directed Secretary to submit annual reports to the President and to Congress on activities carried out under this chapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 95–602, § 117.

Statutory Notes and Related SubsidiariesTermination of Advisory Committees

Advisory committees established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a committee established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such committee is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a committee established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided for by law. See section 1013 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 6 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 2002–2025 · leading case: Pace v. Bogalusa City Sch. Bd., 403 F.3d 272 (5th Cir. 2005).

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Pace v. Bogalusa City Sch. Bd., 403 F.3d 272 (5th Cir. 2005). · cites it 2× “See 29 U.S.C. § 784 (a). Mandating physical accessibility and the removal and amelioration of architectural barriers is an important purpose of each statute.”

Pathways Psychosocial v. Town of Leonardtown, MD, 223 F. Supp. 2d 699 (D. Maryland 2002). “To the extent that Pathways’ proposed use is congruent with that of 1997, the court will declare that it is a permitted use within the C-G zone because that definition has not changed, but does not have the facts before it to determine whether Pathways’ current use fits that…”

McNutt v. Ross Educ., LLC (E.D. Ky. 2022). “040, (III) a retaliation claim under 29 U.S.C. § 784 , (IV) a disability discrimination claim under 42 U.”

Weger v. Correct Care Solutions LLC (W.D. Wash. 2021). “29 U.S.C. § 784 (a) (emphasis added). 17 Therefore, both statutes “prohibit discrimination because of disability, not inadequate 18 treatment for disability.”

Kennedy v. Kentucky Dep't of Juv. Just. (W.D. Ky. 2025). “Additionally, Plaintiffs bring claims against DJJ, JPSC, and CHFS for violating 29 U.S.C. § 784 (i.e., the Rehabilitation Act) (Count IV).”

Montoya v. New Mexico Corr. Dep't (D.N.M. 2025). “, via § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 784 against the New Mexico Department of Corrections (NMCD); and (2) an Eighth Amendment excessive use of force claim based on supervisory liability against Time Hatch in his individual capacity.”

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