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Digital Public Services: Streamlining Access for Citizens

This act aims to improve how citizens interact with government services at the state, local, and tribal levels. Through financial support, these governments can establish or enhance teams of specialists dedicated to modernizing websites and applications, making them more user-friendly and accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities or language barriers. This means faster and simpler access to public information and services.
Key points
Financial support for states, counties, cities, and tribes to create digital teams that will modernize online public services.
Facilitating access to digital services for all citizens, including seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those with language barriers.
Requirement for improved services to be accessible to individuals with disabilities, in line with the latest standards.
Streamlining procedures for local governments to purchase federal services and technology, accelerating modernization.
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Print number: 117_S_1957
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2021-05-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

State and Local Digital Service Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1957.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial support for states, counties, cities, and tribes to create digital teams that will modernize online public services.
  • Facilitating access to digital services for all citizens, including seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those with language barriers.
  • Requirement for improved services to be accessible to individuals with disabilities, in line with the latest standards.
  • Streamlining procedures for local governments to purchase federal services and technology, accelerating modernization.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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