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Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act

Introduced: September 28, 2022 Introduced by: Duckworth, Tammy Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 28, 2022
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Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act

This bill requires employers, public entities, and public accommodations that provide goods or services through a website or online application to make those websites and applications accessible to individuals with disabilities. The requirement applies even if the good or service is offered only digitally. The Department of Justice (DOJ) must issue standards of accessibility for applicable entities to meet this requirement.

The bill provides for enforcement by DOJ, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and individual civil action. It also establishes various review and reporting requirements.

What's happening now September 28, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 9021 Identical bill Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3 Independent 1
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Nov 17, 2022
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Nov 16, 2022
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Sep 28, 2022
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Sep 28, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4998: Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4998/
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