This bill, titled the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2026 , aims to comprehensively update and expand accessibility requirements for individuals with disabilities across a broad spectrum of communication and video services. It introduces new definitions for terms like "online video programming" and "consumer generated media," ensuring these modern forms of content are covered by accessibility mandates. The legislation seeks to ensure that accessibility keeps pace with technological advancements. Title I focuses on Closed Captioning and Audio Description , requiring the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revise regulations for both new and older online video programming, as well as consumer-generated media. These regulations will establish deadlines, define responsibilities among entities, and set quality standards for captions and audio descriptions. The bill also mandates that video programming featuring sign language interpretation must ensure its visibility on screen. A key provision in Title I is the establishment of a Closed Captioning, Audio Description, and Sign Language Advisory Committee . This committee will develop recommendations for the FCC on implementation schedules, technical standards, quality metrics, and the application of accessibility obligations to consumer-generated media and older online content. The FCC is also required to conduct inquiries and report to Congress on the effectiveness and future needs for video programming accessibility. Title II addresses Video Playback Apparatuses , updating requirements to ensure that accessibility features like closed captioning and audio description are readily accessible. It mandates dedicated audio channels for audio description where achievable and requires compatibility with assistive technologies. The FCC will prescribe regulations to apportion compliance responsibilities among manufacturers and providers of these devices. Title III enhances Communications Services , specifically targeting video conferencing and relay services. For video conferencing, it requires providers and manufacturers to offer features such as voice recognition, simplified user interfaces, visual interpretation services, and screen-reader capabilities. The bill also expands definitions for telecommunications relay services to include communication facilitators, Deaf interpreters, and direct video calling services, mandating FCC regulations to support these and ensure sign language access to emergency services. The National DeafBlind Equipment Distribution Program is also updated in Title III, removing the low-income requirement and broadening the definition of "DeafBlind" to include individuals with cortical visual impairment or auditory processing disorder. The program's funding cap is increased and will be adjusted annually for inflation. These changes aim to make essential communication equipment more widely available. Title IV focuses on Customer Service , requiring manufacturers and service providers of advanced communication and video programming services to offer customer assistance via direct video calling services for individuals who rely on sign language. The FCC is tasked with prescribing regulations to ensure this support is not less effective in availability, scope, and quality than that provided to the general public. Title V addresses Emerging Technology , mandating that the FCC submit reports every five years to Congress. These reports will assess the accessibility opportunities and barriers presented by new technologies like artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality for individuals with disabilities. Based on these findings, the FCC must update existing or prescribe new regulations to ensure the accessibility of these evolving communication and video programming technologies. Finally, Title VI strengthens Enforcement and Reporting . It expands the FCC's enforcement authority to include violations of the new accessibility requirements. The bill also mandates triennial reports to Congress detailing the number and nature of accessibility complaints received, the actions taken to resolve them, and the outcomes of related legal actions, ensuring ongoing oversight and accountability for accessibility compliance.