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21st Century IDEA

USA115th CongressS-3050| Senate 
| Updated: 12/5/2018
Rob Portman

Rob Portman

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Claire McCaskill (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act or the 21st Century IDEA This bill requires an executive agency that maintains a website or digital service that is made available to the public to: eliminate or consolidate websites or web pages that are duplicative or overlapping; ensure that each public-facing website and digital service has a consistent appearance; ensure that each website, web-based form, and web-based application is accessible to individuals with disabilities; ensure that each website or digital service contains a search function that allows users to easily search content intended for public use; provide the website or digital service through an industry standard secure connection; ensure that each website or digital service is designed around user needs; and ensure that users of the website or digital service have the option for a more customized digital experience. Any agency website that is made available to the public after this bill's enactment shall be in compliance with website standards of the General Services Administration's Technology Transformation Services. Each agency shall make available to the public an online, mobile-friendly, digital service option for any in-person government transaction or paper-based process in a manner that decreases cost, increases digital conversion rates, and improves customer experience. Each agency shall submit to the Office of Management and Budget and Congress a plan to accelerate the use of electronic signature standards. Each agency's Chief Information Officer must meet specified requirements related to coordinating the customer experience and digital service delivery.

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Timeline
Jun 12, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 26, 2018
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 5, 2018
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-418.
Dec 5, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 723.
Dec 20, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5759
Signed by President.
  • June 12, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • September 26, 2018
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 5, 2018
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-418.


  • December 5, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 723.


  • December 20, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5759
    Signed by President.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5759: 21st Century IDEA
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCongressional oversightDigital mediaExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archives

21st Century IDEA

USA115th CongressS-3050| Senate 
| Updated: 12/5/2018
21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act or the 21st Century IDEA This bill requires an executive agency that maintains a website or digital service that is made available to the public to: eliminate or consolidate websites or web pages that are duplicative or overlapping; ensure that each public-facing website and digital service has a consistent appearance; ensure that each website, web-based form, and web-based application is accessible to individuals with disabilities; ensure that each website or digital service contains a search function that allows users to easily search content intended for public use; provide the website or digital service through an industry standard secure connection; ensure that each website or digital service is designed around user needs; and ensure that users of the website or digital service have the option for a more customized digital experience. Any agency website that is made available to the public after this bill's enactment shall be in compliance with website standards of the General Services Administration's Technology Transformation Services. Each agency shall make available to the public an online, mobile-friendly, digital service option for any in-person government transaction or paper-based process in a manner that decreases cost, increases digital conversion rates, and improves customer experience. Each agency shall submit to the Office of Management and Budget and Congress a plan to accelerate the use of electronic signature standards. Each agency's Chief Information Officer must meet specified requirements related to coordinating the customer experience and digital service delivery.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jun 12, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 26, 2018
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 5, 2018
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-418.
Dec 5, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 723.
Dec 20, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5759
Signed by President.
  • June 12, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • September 26, 2018
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 5, 2018
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-418.


  • December 5, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 723.


  • December 20, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5759
    Signed by President.
Rob Portman

Rob Portman

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Claire McCaskill (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5759: 21st Century IDEA
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCongressional oversightDigital mediaExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archives