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S.268: Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Feb. 2, 2005
- Latest Major Action July 11, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (19 Democrats, 1 Independent, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make competitive grants to 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. Sets forth priorities in making grants. Limits grants to$1.5 million for a two-year period. Requires grantees to use amounts...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Stevens with amendments. With written report No. 109-93.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 142.
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Passed Senate with amendments 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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| Feb. 2, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) |