The ALA Washington Office has posted a candid update on various Access legislation, including two new pieces of information:
- 21st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act of 2010 – Requires Internet providers to make the internet accessible to the disabled. HR 3101 passed in the House; the Senate companion bill S 3304 recently went to the full committee.
- Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009 (FRPAA) – To provide free, open access to federally-funded research. A hearing is being held for HR 5037.
For more details, see the District Dispatch posting.