HR 3099 · 99th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the availability of hearing-aid compatible telephones.

Introduced 1985-07-30· Sponsored by Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.(1985-08-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to: (1) establish regulations necessary to ensure access (currently, reasonable access) to telephone service by persons with impaired hearing; and (2) require that all telephones (currently, essential telephones) provide internal means for effective use with hearing aids specially designed for telephone use. Repeals a provision directing the Commission to consider the costs and benefits to all telephone users when making rules concerning telephone service for the disabled.…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans