AACCENT Act
Latest action (10 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
The AACCENT Act would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award three five-year grants, totaling up to $9 million per year, to create a network of National Resource Centers on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). These centers would be operated by partnerships led by a nonprofit organization controlled by people with significant expressive communication disabilities, along with at least one institution of higher education or professional association. Each center would be guided by an 11-person advisory council composed entirely of individuals with significant expressive communication disabilities, reflecting diverse backgrounds and communication methods. One center would serve as a lead administrator coordinating activities across the network.
The bill is intended to benefit an estimated four million or more people in the U.S. with significant expressive communication disabilities—conditions that limit understanding or being understood through spoken words—by expanding access to AAC tools and supports. It would also affect educators, health care providers, employers, caregivers, and government agencies who interact with this population, since the centers would provide training, technical assistance, data collection, policy guidance, and public awareness efforts aimed at improving education, employment, health, and community participation outcomes.
The bill was introduced in the House on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Debbie Dingell, with Rep. DeSaulnier as a cosponsor, and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. It has not yet been considered by the committee or voted on, and would need to pass the House, the Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 10, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10333 do?
- The AACCENT Act would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award three five-year grants, totaling up to $9 million per year, to create a network of National Resource Centers on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). These centers would be operated by partnerships led by a nonprofit organization controlled by people with significant expressive communication disabilities, along with at least one institution of higher education or professional association. Each center would be guided by an 11-person advisory council composed entirely of individuals with significant expressive communication disabilities, reflecting diverse backgrounds and communication methods. One center would serve as a lead administrator coordinating activities across the network. The bill is intended to benefit an estimated four million or more people in the U.S. with significant expressive communication disabilities—conditions that limit understanding or being understood through spoken words—by expanding access to AAC tools and supports. It would also affect educators, health care providers, employers, caregivers, and government agencies who interact with this population, since the centers would provide training, technical assistance, data collection, policy guidance, and public awareness efforts aimed at improving education, employment, health, and community participation outcomes. The bill was introduced in the House on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Debbie Dingell, with Rep. DeSaulnier as a cosponsor, and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. It has not yet been considered by the committee or voted on, and would need to pass the House, the Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 10333 become law?
- Not yet. As of 10 Sep 2026, H.R. 10333 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10333?
- H.R. 10333 was sponsored by Rep. Debbie Dingell [D-MI6] (Democrat-MI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10333?
- Introduced (10 Sep 2026).
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