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Access Technology Affordability Act of 2019

2086

116th Congress

In Committee

Access Technology Affordability Act of 2019

Legislative Progress

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Introduced

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Committee

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Floor Vote

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Other Chamber

5

Enacted

Introduced

April 4, 2019

Latest Action

April 4, 2019

Primary Sponsor

Mike ThompsonDemocratic(CA)

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Summary

Access Technology Affordability Act of 2019 This bill allows a refundable tax credit equal to the amounts paid for qualified access technology for use by a blind individual who is the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or a dependent of the taxpayer. "Qualified access technology" is hardware, software, or other information technology with the primary function of converting or adapting information that is visually represented into forms or formats useable by blind individuals. The credit is limited to (1) costs that are not compensated by insurance or otherwise, and (2) an aggregate amount of $2,000 per blind individual in any period of three consecutive taxable years. The credit must be adjusted for inflation after 2020 and terminates after five years.

Lobbying filings that explicitly cite this bill (18)

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Filing registrants (2)

PAUL SCHROEDER (4)NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND (9)

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLINDclient→NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

2020 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

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Expanding opportunities for blind people to purchase access technology through the establishment of a refundable tax credit. Access Technology Affordability Act, H.R. 2086 and S. 815.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2086

Subjects (6)

Disability and paralysis

Health care costs and insurance

Health technology, devices, supplies

Hearing, speech, and vision care

Income tax credits

Inflation and prices

Actions (2)

April 4, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

April 4, 2019

Introduced in House

Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H

Committees

Committee	Chamber	Activity	Date
Ways and Means Committee	House	Referred to	April 4, 2019

Text Versions

Version	Date	Links
Introduced in House	April 4, 2019	XML

Cosponsors (134)

Name	Party	State
Al Lawson, Jr.	Democratic	FL
Albio Sires	Democratic	NJ
Alma S. Adams	Democratic	NC

Related Bills (1)

Bill	Congress	Relationship
S 815	116th	Identical bill

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NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLINDclient→PAUL SCHROEDER

2020 · third_quarter · Telecommunications

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Sought support and cosponsors for Access Technology Affordability Act (H.R. 2086, S. 815). Met with staff from various member offices to explain the legislation and the need for access technology by individuals who are blind or low vision.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

H.R. 2086

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLINDclient→NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

2020 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

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Expanding opportunities for blind people to purchase access technology through the establishment of a refundable tax credit. Access Technology Affordability Act, H.R. 2086 and S. 815.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2086

Government targets: Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLINDclient→PAUL SCHROEDER

2020 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

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Sought support and cosponsors for the Access Technology Affordability Act (H.R. 2086, S. 815). Held meetings with staff from several Senate and House offices to describe the objectives of the bill and the need for access technology by individuals who are blind or low vision.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

H.R. 2086

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLINDclient→PAUL SCHROEDER

2020 · second_quarter · Telecommunications

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Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets

Sought support and cosponsors for Access Technology Affordability Act (H.R. 2086, S. 815). Met with staff from various member offices to explain the legislation and the need for access technology by individuals who are blind or low vision.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

H.R. 2086

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLINDclient→NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

2020 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

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Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets

Expanding opportunities for blind people to purchase access technology through the establishment of a refundable tax credit. Access Technology Affordability Act, H.R. 2086 and S. 815.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2086

Government targets: Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLINDclient→PAUL SCHROEDER

2020 · second_quarter · Education

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H.R. 2086 and S. 815, Access Technology Affordability Act, targeted tax credit to support purchase of specialized technology; H.R. 5312, S. 3095, Accessible Instructional Materials in Higher Education (AIM HIGH) Act,

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2086

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLINDclient→PAUL SCHROEDER

2020 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

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Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets

H.R. 2086 and S. 815, Access Technology Affordability Act, targeted tax credit to support purchase of specialized technology; H.R. 5312, S. 3095, Accessible Instructional Materials in Higher Education (AIM HIGH) Act,

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2086

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLINDclient→PAUL SCHROEDER

2020 · second_quarter · Telecommunications

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Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets

H.R. 2086 and S. 815, Access Technology Affordability Act, targeted tax credit to support purchase of specialized technology; H.R. 5312, S. 3095, Accessible Instructional Materials in Higher Education (AIM HIGH) Act,

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2086

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLINDclient→NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

2020 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

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Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets

Expanding opportunities for blind people to purchase access technology through the establishment of a refundable tax credit. Access Technology Affordability Act, H.R. 2086 and S. 815.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2086

Government targets: Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLINDclient→NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

2019 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets

Expanding opportunities for blind people to purchase access technology through the establishment of a refundable tax credit. Access Technology Affordability Act, H.R. 2086 and S. 815.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2086

KIMIE EACOBACCI

Government targets: Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLINDclient→NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

2019 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets

Expanding opportunities for blind people to purchase access technology through the establishment of a refundable tax credit. Access Technology Affordability Act, HR 2086 and S 815.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2086

KIMIE EACOBACCI

Government targets: Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLINDclient→NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

2019 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets

Expanding opportunities for blind people to purchase access technology through the establishment of a refundable tax credit. Access Technology Affordability Act, HR 2086 and S 815.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2086

KIMIE EACOBACCI

Government targets: Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLINDclient→NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

2019 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets

Expanding opportunities for blind people to purchase access technology through the establishment of a refundable tax credit. Access Technology Affordability Act, HR 2086 and S 815.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2086

KIMIE EACOBACCI

Government targets: Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLINDclient→NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

2019 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets

Expanding opportunities for blind people to purchase access technology through the establishment of a refundable tax credit. Access Technology Affordability Act, HR 2086 and S 815.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2086

KIMIE EACOBACCI

Government targets: Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)