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S.2432: Assistive Technology Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 2, 1998
- Latest Major Action Nov. 13, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (12 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: State Grant Programs Title II: National Activities Subtitle A: Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Subtitle B: Other National Activities Title III: Alternative Financing Mechanisms Title IV: Repeal and Conforming Amendments Assistive Technology Act of 1998 - Title I: State Grant Programs - Directs the Secretary of Education to provide continuity grants, for assistive technology (AT) for individuals with disabilities, to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
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Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Jeffords with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-334.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 577.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Held at the desk.
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Mr. Goodling moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
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Senate agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 105-394.
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| Sept. 2, 1998 |
Introduced in the Senate by James M. Jeffords (I-Vt.) |