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S. 2221 (100th)

A bill to expand our national telecommunications system for the benefit of the hearing-impaired, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

29 March 1988

Last action

28 October 1988 · Committee

Status

For Further Action See H.R.4992.

Sponsors

Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]

Subjects

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Source updated

4 February 2025

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Summary

Directs the Federal Communications Commission to establish and implement a telecommunications relay system to increase access to Federal departments and agencies for users of Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDDs). Requires the system and its associated plans to include: (1) expansion of the existing relay system to a prescribed minimum service level; (2) accessibility of TDDs in Federal agencies; (3) publication of a TDD directory of Government access numbers; (4) adoption and display of logos identifying TDD stations; and (5) support for the development of cost-effective and hardware-based technologies. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 29 March 1988

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 March 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 June 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Communications. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  4. 28 June 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 August 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 880.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 9 August 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-464.

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 August 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-464.

    Source: Committee

  8. 10 August 1988

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  9. 10 August 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  10. 7 September 1988

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 7 September 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 9 September 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Government Information, Justice, and Agriculture.

    Source: Committee

  13. 26 September 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

    Source: Committee

  14. 28 October 1988

    Committee

    For Further Action See H.R.4992.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 10 August 1988

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 9 August 1988

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 29 March 1988

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