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H.R.1687: Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced March 26, 2007
- Latest Major Action June 27, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
130 (98 Democrats, 33 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make competitive grants to eligible entities to promote recruitment, 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. Repeals this Act...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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March 26, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Ron Kind (D-Wis.) |