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S. 2512 (107th)

Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2002

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Introduced

14 May 2002

Last action

15 May 2002 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4390)

Sponsors

Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR], Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. Cleland, Max [D-GA], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Carnahan, Jean [D-MO], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]

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Summary

Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2002 - Directs the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to make grants to up to 20 eligible entities to promote training and placement of individuals, including individuals who have completed a court reporting training program, as realtime writers providing closed captioning in video programming. Limits grants to a two-year period and a maximum amount of $1 million.

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Timeline

  1. 14 May 2002

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR 5/15/2002 S4390-4391)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 May 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 May 2002

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4390)

    Source: IntroReferral

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