New legislation promotes more accessible on-the-go government

Federal Times: In good news for those who received a shiny new smartphone from Santa this week, legislation requiring newly created or redesigned federal websites to be mobile-friendly will soon be arriving on the president’s desk for signature.

On Dec. 22 the Senate passed the Connected Government Act, which would require the Office of Management and Budget to report on agency websites’ compliance with mobile usability.

“As mobile devices continue to surpass desktop use for accessing the internet, it is important that the federal government is up to speed with the latest technology that allows our people and economy to thrive,” Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., one of the bill’s Senate sponsors, said.

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