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21st Century Assistive Technology Act

USA117th CongressS-2401| Senate 
| Updated: 8/7/2021
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (4)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
21st Century Assistive Technology Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2026, modifies the funding allocations for, and makes administrative and other changes to programs that increase access to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services for individuals with disabilities. An assistive technology device includes any item, piece of equipment, or system that is used to maintain or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities (e.g., wheelchairs, hearing aids, or screen readers and computer software), and an assistive technology service is a service that directly assists an individual with a disability with selecting or using such devices, including by evaluating the individual's needs or expanding access to such devices and technology. Specific changes include expanding the scope of certain technical assistance to support grant recipients with data collection, increasing collaboration between agencies that are implementing certain assistive technology grants and state agencies that receive other sources of federal funding for this technology, and adding a more specific focus on older adults in these programs.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1835
21st Century Assistive Technology Act
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug 3, 2021
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Aug 7, 2021
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Aug 7, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 121.
Sep 29, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-9028
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1835
    21st Century Assistive Technology Act


  • July 20, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • August 3, 2021
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • August 7, 2021
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • August 7, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 121.


  • September 29, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-9028
    Introduced in House

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9028: 21st Century Assistive Technology Act
Advisory bodiesAgingDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceHealth technology, devices, suppliesRural conditions and developmentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

21st Century Assistive Technology Act

USA117th CongressS-2401| Senate 
| Updated: 8/7/2021
21st Century Assistive Technology Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2026, modifies the funding allocations for, and makes administrative and other changes to programs that increase access to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services for individuals with disabilities. An assistive technology device includes any item, piece of equipment, or system that is used to maintain or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities (e.g., wheelchairs, hearing aids, or screen readers and computer software), and an assistive technology service is a service that directly assists an individual with a disability with selecting or using such devices, including by evaluating the individual's needs or expanding access to such devices and technology. Specific changes include expanding the scope of certain technical assistance to support grant recipients with data collection, increasing collaboration between agencies that are implementing certain assistive technology grants and state agencies that receive other sources of federal funding for this technology, and adding a more specific focus on older adults in these programs.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1835
21st Century Assistive Technology Act
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug 3, 2021
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Aug 7, 2021
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Aug 7, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 121.
Sep 29, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-9028
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1835
    21st Century Assistive Technology Act


  • July 20, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • August 3, 2021
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • August 7, 2021
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • August 7, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 121.


  • September 29, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-9028
    Introduced in House
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (4)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9028: 21st Century Assistive Technology Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAgingDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceHealth technology, devices, suppliesRural conditions and developmentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation