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H.R. 3281 98th Congress House

A bill to amend the Vocational Education Act of 1963 regarding communications and telecommunications equipment and utilization.

Introduced: June 13, 1983 See on congress.gov
Education Communications and BroadcastingEducational financeEducational technologyEmployment and training programs
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Equipment and suppliesFederal aid to vocational educationGovernment Operations and PoliticsIntergovernmental fiscal relationsLabor and EmploymentScience and technologyScience, Technology, CommunicationsState financeStatesTelecommunication policyVocational and technical education
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It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jul 1, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
Jun 13, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jun 13, 1983
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 1, 1983

Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Vocational Education Act of 1963 to permit funds from basic grants to States to be used for communications and telecommunications equipment and utilization.

Permits such funds to be used for: (1) up to 25 percent of the purchase price of communications and telecommunications equipment for vocational education programs; and (2) up to 25 percent of the operating costs of utilizing communications and telecommunications equipment to expand the reach and application of vocational education.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3281: A bill to amend the Vocational Education Act of 1963 regarding communications and telecommunications equipment and utilization.. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-3281/
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