S. 3207 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
A bill to authorize the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped to provide playback equipment in all formats.
S. 3207 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jul 13, 2016, sponsored by Charles E. Schumer with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 13, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Congress
- Public law
- Public Law 114-219
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Library of Congress to purchase, maintain, or replace reproducers for books published either in raised characters, on sound-reproduction recordings, or in any other form (currently limited to reproducers of sound-reproduction recordings) for the use of the blind and for other physically disabled U.S. residents.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles E. Schumer (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 13, 2016
- Passed the SenateJul 13, 2016
- Passed the HouseJul 14, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentJul 19, 2016
- Became lawJul 29, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-219. (Jul 29, 2016)
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