1、1 For a legal interpretation of the law see CRS Report 97-801A, Randolph-Sheppard Act: SpecialServices for the Blind, by Michael Schmerling.2 Federal property is any building, land or other real property owned, leased, or occupied by anyagency or department of the United States including the Departm
2、ent of Defense and the UnitedStates Postal Service (20 USC 107e (3).Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21494April 14, 2003The Randolph-Sheppard Act: Backgroundand Program DataSidath Viranga PanangalaAnalyst in Social
3、LegislationDomestic Social Policy DivisionSummaryThe Randolph-Sheppard Act (P.L. 74-732) as amended, was enacted to provideblind individuals with remunerative employment, and to enhance their economicopportunities. Under the Act, blind individuals who are in need of employment are givenpriority for
4、the operation of vending facilities on federal property. Today the programhas expanded beyond federal facilities. In FY2000, a total of 2,729 blind vendorsoperated 3,279 vending facilities, generating $471.1 million in gross income. Thisreport will be updated when new program data are available.Back
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