Telecommunications Accessibility Enhancement Act of 1988

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-reducing technologies. Directs the FCC to complete its existing inquiry concerning an interstate relay system for TDD users. Requires that the Congress install TDDs and assure their accessibility in congressional offices as soon as practicable. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 7 July 1988

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 July 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 July 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 11 July 1988

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

5. 12 July 1988

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Office Systems.

   Source: Committee

6. 26 July 1988

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

   Source: Committee

7. 23 September 1988

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

   Source: Committee

8. 23 September 1988

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 23 September 1988

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 27 September 1988

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

11. 27 September 1988

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

12. 5 October 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-1058 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

13. 5 October 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-1058 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

14. 12 October 1988

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

15. 12 October 1988

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

16. 12 October 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

17. 12 October 1988

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

18. 14 October 1988

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

19. 14 October 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

20. 18 October 1988

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

21. 20 October 1988

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

22. 21 October 1988

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

23. 21 October 1988

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

24. 28 October 1988

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 100-542.

    Source: President

25. 28 October 1988

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

26. 28 October 1988

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Documents

3 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 29 October 1988

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 12 October 1988

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Sponsors

• Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Brennan, Joseph E. [D-ME-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bartlett, Steve [R-TX-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Patterson, Elizabeth [D-SC-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ireland, Andrew P. [R-FL-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Boulter, Beau [R-TX-13] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Martin, Lynn M. [R-IL-16] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] · D · Cosponsor

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