Bill · H.R. 7328· House(119-HR-7328)
Protecting Small Businesses from Predatory Website Lawsuits Act
- Introduced
- 2/3/2026
- Last activity
- 2/3/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Sam Graves
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Protecting Small Businesses from Predatory Website Lawsuits Act," seeks to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. It adds a new title regarding consumer-facing websites and mobile applications owned or operated by private entities. The legislation would require individuals to exhaust specific administrative remedies before starting a civil action regarding compliance failures. This includes notifying the owner of the website or application and potentially filing a complaint with the Department of Justice. It also establishes specific timelines for these notifications, complaints, and investigations.
Yes
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
The bill benefits business owners by providing a window of time to achieve compliance before facing legal action.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill protects small businesses from litigation by requiring a period of notice and administrative exhaustion before a lawsuit can be filed.
The opposite
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?-7
The bill imposes administrative hurdles and strict timelines that restrict the ability of people with disabilities to enforce their accessibility rights via civil litigation.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?-6
The bill creates procedural barriers and strict filing windows that could hinder the ability of individuals to seek legal recourse for website accessibility violations.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-3
The bill establishes a provision where the failure of a government official to act within a set timeframe is deemed a final determination, which may limit subsequent legal rights.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Requirement of Notice to Owners: Under Section 601(b)(1), an individual must notify the private owner or operator of the non-compliant website or application before filing a complaint with the Attorney General. This provides the owner a chance to address the issue directly.
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Opportunity for Compliance: According to Section 601(b)(2), an owner or operator has a 180-day period after receiving notice to bring their website or application into compliance with Title III standards.
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Investigation Process: Section 601(b)(2)(2) mandates that the Attorney General complete an investigation within 360 days of receiving a complaint to determine if a violation exists.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Legal Action: Section 601(a) prohibits an individual from commencing a civil action for a website or mobile application's failure to comply with Title III until all administrative remedies are exhausted.
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Strict Filing Windows: Under Section 601(c)(1), an individual must file a complaint with the Department within a specific 180-day period that begins after the initial 180-day notice period has ended.
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Automated Compliance Determinations: Section 601(c)(3)(B) states that if the Attorney General fails to make a determination within the 360-day investigation period, it is considered a final determination of compliance, which could impact an individual's ability to commence a civil action.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights-6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+6Good For People With Disabilities-7
- 4/28/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/3/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
Lance GoodenRepublican · Texas
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California
Ann WagnerRepublican · Missouri