Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 24, 2019Health
H.R. 3929
GAIN Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 24, 2019)
Greater Access and Independence through Nonvisual Access Technology Act of 2019 or the GAIN Act
This bill requires the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) to establish access standards for home (1) medical devices, (2) appliances, and (3) exercise equipment that allow blind consumers to effectively use such products.
What just happenedJul 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9](D-IL)Sponsor
29 cosponsors29 D
29cosponsors1committees4actions10subjects
- Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2019
- Jul 25, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee - Jul 24, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 24, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 24, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House