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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

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Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

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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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