HR 5022 · 96th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

A bill to amend the Communication Act of 1934 to provide that telephone receivers may not be sold in interstate commerce unless they are manufactured in a manner which permits their use by persons with hearing impairments.

Introduced 1979-07-31· Sponsored by Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2]· House

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Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1979-07-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the manufacture, importation, installation, offer to sale, rent, or lease, or other distribution of telephone receivers or similar equipment manufactured after the date of enactment of this Act for use in connection with any interstate or foreign communication, unless such receiver or equipment is designed and manufactured to permit telephone reception by means of hearing aids with inductive receptors. Establishes fines for violations of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans