Bill adds DOJ review step before disability web access suits
In committeeH.R. 7328Latest action
Sponsor: Sam Graves · Representative · MO
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Official title: Protecting Small Businesses from Predatory Website Lawsuits Act
119th Congress
Topics: Rights & liberties
Introduced:
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Before suing over an inaccessible website, a disabled person must complete a process lasting well over a year — and may still lose the right to sue.
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What does this do?
This bill adds new required steps before a person with a disability can sue a private business over a website or app that is hard or impossible to use. First, the person must notify the business directly. If the business does not fix the problem within 180 days, the person can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice, which then has up to 360 days to investigate before a lawsuit is allowed.
Who does it affect?
This affects people with disabilities who cannot fully use a private business's website or mobile app. It also affects the private businesses that own or run those websites and apps.
Why does it matter?
The full required process can take well over a year before a lawsuit is possible. If the Department of Justice finds the business is in compliance, or does not reach a decision within its 360-day window, that outcome is treated as a final ruling in the business's favor and the person loses the right to sue.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 3, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Feb 3, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.