Bill > HR3416

This bill, known as the "Accessibility Constituent Communication Act of 2025," requires all government agencies to provide their documents and communications in alternative accessible formats for blind or visually impaired individuals. Specifically, agencies must make their internal and public-facing documents available in formats such as Tactile Braille, Reflow Large Print, Accessible Audio, and Accessible or Tagged PDF. These alternative format documents must be distributed either through US Mail or secure electronic delivery systems, and must be provided simultaneously with standard communication formats. The bill defines an "agency" as a public entity that administers various benefits like retirement, welfare, health, housing, education, food assistance, and unemployment benefits. The term "communication" is broadly defined as publicly available information and materials. An important provision of the bill is that agencies that comply with these accessibility requirements cannot be held liable for potential violations related to communication distribution for blind or visually impaired recipients. This legislation aims to improve information accessibility and ensure that government communications are inclusive and usable by individuals with visual impairments.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3416/all-info