HR 12694 · 95th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

A bill to provide for the use of telecommunication devices by the Senate and the House of Representatives to enable deaf persons and persons with speech impairments to engage in toll-free telephone communications with Members of the Congress.

Introduced 1978-05-11· Sponsored by Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-28]· House

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Latest: Referred to House Committee on House Administration.(1978-05-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to install telecommunication devices to enable deaf persons and persons with speech impairments to engage in toll-free communications with Members of Congress. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.…

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