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Federal Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Compliance Act of 1997

Introduced: April 9, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 28, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
Apr 9, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Apr 9, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E616)
Apr 9, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Compliance Act of 1997 - Amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to require Federal agencies to provide certification of compliance with electronic and information technology accessibility guidelines for individuals with disabilities. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to establish uniform certification procedures.

Requires that States continue to comply with such guidelines.

What's happening now April 28, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2