ACCESS Act

12/17/2024, 8:04 PM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 680.
The ACCESS Act, also known as Bill 118 s 4631, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve access to government services for individuals with disabilities.

The bill aims to achieve this by requiring federal agencies to make their websites and online services accessible to individuals with disabilities. This includes ensuring that websites are compatible with screen readers, have alternative text for images, and are navigable using only a keyboard.

Additionally, the ACCESS Act would require federal agencies to provide training to their employees on how to create and maintain accessible websites. This training would help ensure that government services are accessible to all individuals, regardless of their abilities. Overall, the ACCESS Act seeks to promote inclusivity and equal access to government services for individuals with disabilities. By making federal websites and online services more accessible, this bill aims to improve the overall user experience for all individuals, regardless of their abilities.
Congress
118

Number
S - 4631

Introduced on
2024-07-08

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/8/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 680.
The ACCESS Act, also known as Bill 118 s 4631, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve access to government services for individuals with disabilities.

The bill aims to achieve this by requiring federal agencies to make their websites and online services accessible to individuals with disabilities. This includes ensuring that websites are compatible with screen readers, have alternative text for images, and are navigable using only a keyboard.

Additionally, the ACCESS Act would require federal agencies to provide training to their employees on how to create and maintain accessible websites. This training would help ensure that government services are accessible to all individuals, regardless of their abilities. Overall, the ACCESS Act seeks to promote inclusivity and equal access to government services for individuals with disabilities. By making federal websites and online services more accessible, this bill aims to improve the overall user experience for all individuals, regardless of their abilities.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum education requirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Comments

APPROVED
GM
Grant May
@amaranth_macallan_watermelon96208
I can't believe this new bill, it's just so wrong. It's gonna mess everything up for us regular folks. Why are they doing this to us? Who even benefits from this?

APPROVED
EB
Elora Browning
@radhuni_tormore_loquat73226
I fully support the ACCESS Act because it will help improve access to healthcare for all Americans, including myself. This bill will make it easier for people to get the care they need, regardless of their income or pre-existing conditions. It's a st...

APPROVED
MB
Maliyah Barber
@culantro_springbank_frisee25892
This bill is a disaster! It's gonna make it harder for me to access the healthcare I need. It's gonna limit my choices and increase costs. Why are they making it so difficult for people like me to get the care we deserve? This is just gonna hurt regu...

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Latest Action12/9/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 680.