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Online Accessibility Act

USA116th CongressHR-8478| House 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
Ted Budd

Ted Budd

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
J. Luis Correa (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Online Accessibility Act This bill sets forth requirements for consumer-facing websites and mobile applications owned or operated by a private entity and guidance regarding standards for website accessibility by the disabled. Specifically, the bill prohibits the exclusion of an individual, by reason of disability, from participation in or being denied the full and equal benefits of the services of such a website or application or from being subjected to discrimination by a private owner or operator of such a website or application. Such a website or application shall be considered compliant if it is in substantial compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level A and Level AA standard established by the Accessibility Guidelines Working Group. A noncompliant entity shall provide an alternative, equivalent means of access by individuals with disabilities. The Access Board must publish related standards. The bill sets forth provisions regarding administrative remedies and reporting of violations and enforcement by the Department of Justice and through private rights of action.
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Timeline
Oct 1, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 1, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • October 1, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 1, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Access BoardAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communication

Online Accessibility Act

USA116th CongressHR-8478| House 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
Online Accessibility Act This bill sets forth requirements for consumer-facing websites and mobile applications owned or operated by a private entity and guidance regarding standards for website accessibility by the disabled. Specifically, the bill prohibits the exclusion of an individual, by reason of disability, from participation in or being denied the full and equal benefits of the services of such a website or application or from being subjected to discrimination by a private owner or operator of such a website or application. Such a website or application shall be considered compliant if it is in substantial compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level A and Level AA standard established by the Accessibility Guidelines Working Group. A noncompliant entity shall provide an alternative, equivalent means of access by individuals with disabilities. The Access Board must publish related standards. The bill sets forth provisions regarding administrative remedies and reporting of violations and enforcement by the Department of Justice and through private rights of action.
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Timeline
Oct 1, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 1, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • October 1, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 1, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Ted Budd

Ted Budd

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
J. Luis Correa (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Access BoardAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone and wireless communication