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H.R. 3099 (99th)

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

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Introduced

30 July 1985

Last action

1 August 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

Sponsors

Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Roemer, Buddy [D-LA-4], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Whittaker, Bob [R-KS-5], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4]

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Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 30 July 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 July 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 July 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 August 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

    Source: Committee

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