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- H.R.1892
H.R.1892: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the requirements applicable to hearing aid compatible telephones in workplaces.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 20, 1995
- Latest Major Action July 10, 1995
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations from requiring an employer to replace or retrofit telephones to meet FCC hearing aid compatibility requirements if such telephones: (1) were in use before August 16, 1989; (2) are located in noncommon areas of the workplace; and (3) are not coin-operated telephones or telephones for emergency use purposes.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
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| June 20, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Peter Hoekstra (R-Mich.) |