HR 4992 · 100th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Telecommunications Accessibility Enhancement Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-07-07· Sponsored by Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 100-542.(1988-10-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Federal Communications Commission to establish and implement a telecommunications relay system to increase access to Federal departments and agencies for users of Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDDs). Requires the system and its associated plans to include: (1) expansion of the existing relay system to a prescribed minimum service level; (2) accessibility of TDDs in Federal agencies; (3) publication of a TDD directory of Government access numbers; (4) adoption and display of logos identifying TDD stations; and (5) support for the development of cost-reducing technologies. Directs the FCC to complete its existing inquiry concerning an interstate relay system for TDD users. Requires that the Congress install TDDs and assure their accessibility in congressional offices as soon as practicable. Authorizes appropriations.…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans