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H.R. 2331Became Law

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 10, 2018)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 15, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Connected Government Act

(Sec. 2) This bill requires: (1) a federal agency that creates or redesigns a website intended for use by the public to ensure that the website is mobile friendly, and (2) the Office of Management and Budget to report on agency compliance.

"Mobile friendly" means that the website is configured in such a way that it may be navigated, viewed, and accessed on a smartphone, tablet computer, or similar mobile device.

What just happenedJan 10, 2018

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2](D-IL)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Jan 10, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  2. Jan 10, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Dec 29, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Dec 29, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Dec 22, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  6. Dec 21, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8279)

  7. Dec 21, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8279)

  8. Nov 16, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  9. Nov 15, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  10. Nov 15, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 634).

  11. Nov 15, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 634).

  12. Nov 15, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9280)

  13. Nov 13, 2017FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  14. Nov 13, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2331.

  15. Nov 13, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9142-9143; text: CR H9142)

  16. Nov 13, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Nov 13, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 300.

  18. Nov 13, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-406.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  19. Nov 13, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-406.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  20. Sep 13, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  21. Sep 13, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  22. May 3, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  23. May 3, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. May 3, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 10, 201849

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 15, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Connected Government Act

(Sec. 2) This bill requires: (1) a federal agency that creates or redesigns a website intended for use by the public to ensure that the website is mobile friendly, and (2) the Office of Management and Budget to report on agency compliance.

"Mobile friendly" means that the website is configured in such a way that it may be navigated, viewed, and accessed on a smartphone, tablet computer, or similar mobile device.

Passed Senate without amendmentDec 21, 201782

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 15, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Connected Government Act

(Sec. 2) This bill requires: (1) a federal agency that creates or redesigns a website intended for use by the public to ensure that the website is mobile friendly, and (2) the Office of Management and Budget to report on agency compliance.

"Mobile friendly" means that the website is configured in such a way that it may be navigated, viewed, and accessed on a smartphone, tablet computer, or similar mobile device.

Passed House amendedNov 15, 201736

Connected Government Act

(Sec. 2) This bill requires: (1) a federal agency that creates or redesigns a website intended for use by the public to ensure that the website is mobile friendly, and (2) the Office of Management and Budget to report on agency compliance.

"Mobile friendly" means that the website is configured in such a way that it may be navigated, viewed, and accessed on a smartphone, tablet computer, or similar mobile device.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Nov 13, 201717

Connected Government Act

(Sec. 2) This bill requires: (1) a federal agency that creates or updates a website intended for use by the public to ensure that the website is mobile friendly, and (2) the Office of Management and Budget to report on agency compliance.

"Mobile friendly" means that the website is configured in such a way that it may be easily navigated and viewed on a smartphone, tablet computer, or similar mobile device.

Introduced in HouseMay 3, 2017

Connected Government Act

This bill requires a federal agency that creates or updates a website intended for use by the public to ensure that the website is mobile friendly.

"Mobile friendly" means that the website is configured in such a way that it may be easily navigated and viewed on a smartphone, tablet computer, or similar mobile device.

Connected Government Act — Informed