HR 375
97th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Communications and Broadcasting
Deaf
Disabled
Equipment and supplies
Fines (Penalties)
Hearing disorders
Telephone
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that telephone receivers may not be sold in interstate commerce unless they are manufactured in a manner which permits their use by persons with hearing impairments.
Introduced: January 5, 1981
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 23, 1982
For Further Action See S.2355.
Feb 6, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunication, Consumer Protection and Finance.
Jan 5, 1981
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 5, 1981
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the manufacture, importation, installation, offer to sell, rent, or lease, or other distribution of telephone receivers or similar equipment manufactured after the date of enactment of this Act for use in connection with any interstate or foreign communication, unless such receiver or equipment is designed and manufactured to permit telephone reception by means of hearing aids with inductive receptors.
Establishes fines for violations of this Act.
What's happening now
For Further Action See S.2355.
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