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ACCESS Act
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 241
The ACCESS Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 241, 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 and online services. 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 has the potential to greatly improve the lives of millions of Americans.
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 and online services. 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 has the potential to greatly improve the lives of millions of Americans.
Current Status of Bill HR 241
Bill HR 241 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 10, 2023. Bill HR 241 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 10, 2023. Bill HR 241's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 10, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 241
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 241
Primary Policy Focus
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 241
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