SEC. 12209. [Section 509]
(a) Coverage of the Senate. -
(1) Commitment to Rule XLII. - The Senate reaffirms its commitment
to Rule XLII of the Standing Rules of the Senate which provides as
follows:
``No member, officer, or employee of the Senate shall, with
respect to employment by the Senate or any office thereof-
``(a) fail or refuse to hire an individual;
``(b) discharge an individual; or
``(c) otherwise discriminate against an individual with respect to
promotion, compensation, or terms, conditions, or privileges of
employment on the basis of such individual's race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, or state of physical
handicap.''
Source:
http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/ada.html