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S.2512: Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced May 14, 2002
- Latest Major Action May 15, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (19 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| May 14, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) |