Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025
Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025 aims to make assistive technology more affordable and accessible for people with disabilities. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on reducing costs for devices and software that help people with visual, hearing, mobility, or cognitive disabilities to use computers, phones, and other technology independently. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily benefit people with disabilities who rely on assistive technology such as screen readers, speech recognition software, hearing aids, or adaptive input devices.
It could also affect manufacturers and vendors of these technologies, as well as taxpayers if the bill includes government funding or tax incentives. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Without additional legislative text available, the specific mechanisms for reducing costs—whether through tax credits, direct subsidies, insurance coverage requirements, or other means—cannot be determined.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.