Legislation sponsored on May 14 by U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) aims to ensure that websites, applications, and online services are accessible to all Americans, including individuals with disabilities.
“The Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025 is about fairness, ensuring that Americans with disabilities are given a level playing field as technology continues to evolve,” Rep. Sessions said. “This bipartisan effort is essential for millions of Americans that face discrimination by digital barriers.”
Rep. Sessions introduced the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025, H.R. 3417, with lead original cosponsor U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) to establish uniform accessibility standards for websites and applications of employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, public entities, joint labor-management committees, public accommodations, testing entities, and commercial providers, according to the Congressional Record bill summary.
Specifically, H.R. 3417 would affirm that entities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must not operate or maintain websites and software applications that are inaccessible to people with disabilities.
“The internet is no longer a luxury; it is essential to economic opportunity and everyday communication in the 21st Century,” said Rep. Hoyer. “This bill establishes clear standards to guarantee that all Americans — no matter their disability status — can access apps, websites, and other services online. I am proud to partner with Rep. Sessions on this bill. Together, we will ensure disability rights remain a bipartisan issue.”
Both the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee and the U.S. House Judiciary Committee are considering the measure.