Scan and analyze all House websites and apps to determine the accessibility level of each congressional website, and provide resources and assistance to ensure all systems are compatible with common programs used by major disability groups.

The “People's House” should be accessible to all people. Having a disability shouldn't preclude constituents from having full access (physical, electronic, etc.) to their Representatives' offices. Many congressional websites are currently not accessible to people with disabilities. This lack of accessibility prevents some constituents from obtaining public information about Members, legislation, district-based issues, as well as job and internship openings.

The Committee recommends addressing this inequality of access by directing the CAO and HIR to scan and develop a plan to promptly maximize website accessibility. Prompt execution of such a plan will ensure that all constituents, regardless of ability, can access public information about their Representatives.

When the Committee built its website, priority was placed on making sure that the new website would be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Since then, HIR has begun requiring all House websites to comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. All approved vendors who build House websites must now provide web accessibility reports to HIR on a quarterly basis. HIR Vendor Management ensures that vendors must comply with the Master Web Services Agreement, which details their compliance responsibilities.