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E-Access Act
3/12/2024, 5:06 PM
Summary of Bill S 1936
The E-Access Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1936, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve access to electronic information and services for individuals with disabilities.
The E-Access Act requires federal agencies to ensure that their electronic content and technology is accessible to individuals with disabilities. This includes websites, mobile applications, and other digital platforms. The bill also mandates that federal agencies provide training to their employees on how to create and maintain accessible electronic content.
Additionally, the E-Access Act establishes a process for individuals to file complaints if they encounter barriers to accessing electronic information or services. Federal agencies would be required to investigate these complaints and take steps to address any accessibility issues that are identified. Overall, the E-Access Act aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to electronic information and services provided by the federal government. By improving accessibility, this bill seeks to promote inclusivity and equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of their abilities.
The E-Access Act requires federal agencies to ensure that their electronic content and technology is accessible to individuals with disabilities. This includes websites, mobile applications, and other digital platforms. The bill also mandates that federal agencies provide training to their employees on how to create and maintain accessible electronic content.
Additionally, the E-Access Act establishes a process for individuals to file complaints if they encounter barriers to accessing electronic information or services. Federal agencies would be required to investigate these complaints and take steps to address any accessibility issues that are identified. Overall, the E-Access Act aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to electronic information and services provided by the federal government. By improving accessibility, this bill seeks to promote inclusivity and equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of their abilities.
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Current Status of Bill S 1936
Bill S 1936 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 13, 2023. Bill S 1936 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 13, 2023. Bill S 1936's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of June 13, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1936
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1936
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1936
E-Access Act
E-Access Act
Access to Consumer Energy Information Act
A bill to promote competition in the area of digital energy management tools, enhance consumer access to electric energy and natural gas information, allow for the development and adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers, organizations, and governments manage their energy usage, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve electric grid reliability, and for other purposes.
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