S. 480 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2003
S. 480 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004), the Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2003, has passed the senate — introduced on Feb 27, 2003, sponsored by Tom Harkin with 45 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 45
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2003 - Directs the National Telecommunications and Information Administration 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 to be awarded in making grants.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2004
Sponsor
Tom Harkin (D-IA). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 16 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2003
- Passed the SenateNov 19, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Held at the desk. (Nov 20, 2004)
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