Accessibility Constituent Communication Act of 2025
This bill requires all federal agencies administering benefits (like retirement, health, housing, or food assistance) to provide public communications in accessible formats - such as Braille, large print, audio, or accessible PDFs - to blind or visually impaired recipients. Agencies must distribute these accessible versions via mail or secure electronic systems, coordinated with standard formats. It also protects agencies from liability under disability laws if they comply with these requirements. The law directly affects how government agencies deliver information to a specific group of citizens with visual impairments.
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Introduction
May 2025
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Introduced May 14, 2025
Last action May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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May 14, 2025
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Pete Sessions
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