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H.R. 1687, The Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2007
- This item is from the 110th Congress (2007-2008) and is no longer current. Comments, voting, and wiki editing have been disabled, and the cost/savings estimate has been frozen.
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H.R. 1687 would provide competitive grants for training court reporters and closed captioners to meet requirements for realtime writers under the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
Detailed 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 five years after funds are appropriated to carry it out.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 6/27/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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Rasheeda Zamudio
May 29, 2007, 2:47pm (report abuse)I think this is an excellent step towards valuing and recognizing the importance of the court reporter in the American judicial system!
Geanell Adams
June 1, 2007, 7:13pm (report abuse)I think this is a step forward for our country and demonstrates a way that all citizens are represented and included and are allowed to participate as equal citizens.