To require a new or updated Federal website that is intended for use by the public to be mobile friendly, and for other purposes.
(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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 285.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-406.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 300.
Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9142-9143; text: CR H9142)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2331.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9280)
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).
Roll Call #634 (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).
Roll Call #634 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Enacted as Public Law 115-114
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8279)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8279)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 115-114.
Became Public Law No: 115-114.