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.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.(1985-08-01)
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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