What legislation did Harkin primarily sponsor in the senate?
Patriot Act
Affordable Care Act
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
No Child Left Behind Act
Answer
Harkin primarily sponsored the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 in the Senate. The ADA is a landmark piece of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. It also mandates the provision of accessible public services and accommodations for people with disabilities. The ADA has been widely credited with improving the lives of millions of Americans with disabilities.
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