Improve access to federal government services for people with disabilities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with ACCESS Act of 2026.?
The ACCESS Act of 2026, introduced as H.R. 8396, has been in the House Committee on the Judiciary since April 20, 2026. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. This bill follows a similar proposal from January 9, 2023, that did not move forward.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by ACCESS Act of 2026. (H.R. 8396 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 241 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 241 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ken Calvert (R-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.