# 119-s-3974: Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2026

119-s-3974, Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3974
- Congress: 119
- Title: Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-03
- Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Uniform accessibility standards for web content and applications** to make websites and software usable by people with disabilities across employment, public services, testing, and public-facing commerce. The Act sets deadlines for rules, creates enforcement tools, and funds technical help and standards coordination.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Web and app access for people with disabilities: benefit, high. If enacted, the bill would require covered entities to make websites and apps accessible. It would define "accessible" to mean perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. Covered entities include employers, public entities, public businesses, and testing organizations. The main access rules…
- Enforcement, private lawsuits, and legal defenses: mixed, medium. If enacted, the Attorney General and the Commission would be able to investigate accessibility complaints and sue in federal court. Qualified individuals could also sue in State or Federal court without first filing with the Commission. Courts could award damages and reasonable attorneys' fees to p…
- Rule timelines, phase-in, and reporting: mixed, medium. If enacted, the Attorney General and the Commission would have to publish proposed accessibility rules within 12 months and final rules within 24 months. The Attorney General's final rule would give small entities three years to comply and others 30 days. The Commission's employment rule would give…
- Grants, technical help, and provider requirements: mixed, medium. If enacted, the bill would authorize $35,150,000 a year for fiscal years 2027–2036 to support rulemaking, technical assistance, grants, and studies. The Attorney General would competitively fund at least one technical assistance center to provide training and procurement help. Small entities could…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act

## Sources
- [119-s-3974 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3974)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3974 (as of 2026-04-21).