HR9539Referred to Committee

To amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to include consumer facing websites and mobile applications owned or operated by a private entity, to establish web accessibility compliance standards for such websites and mobile applications, and for other purposes.

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Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-30
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Mark Alford
Mark Alford
Republican · MO · Representative
Votes with party: 97.4% (582 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-06-30

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would require private companies to make their websites and mobile apps accessible to people with disabilities, such as by providing text descriptions for images or keyboard navigation options. It would establish specific technical standards that companies must follow to ensure their digital platforms work for users who are blind, deaf, or have other disabilities. The requirement would apply to most consumer-facing websites and apps, affecting retailers, banks, social media platforms, and other businesses that serve the public online.

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