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Bill108th CongressFiled Feb 27, 2003Science, Technology, Communications
S. 480

Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2004

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Nov 19, 2004)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2004 - 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: (1) priorities in making grants; and (2) grant application requirements. Limits grants to $1.5 million for a two-year period.

Requires each grant recipient to report: (1) annually during the grant period on the use of funds; and (2) on best practices identified for increasing the number of individuals trained, employed, and retained as realtime writers.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedNov 20, 2004

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA](D-IA)Sponsor
45 cosponsors28 D16 R1 I
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  1. Nov 20, 2004FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Nov 20, 2004FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Nov 20, 2004Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Nov 19, 2004Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11586-11587; text as passed Senate: CR S11586-11587)

  5. Nov 19, 2004Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11586-11587; text as passed Senate: CR S11586-11587)

  6. Oct 11, 2004Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 790.

  7. Oct 11, 2004Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain without amendment. With written report No. 108-399.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  8. Oct 11, 2004Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain without amendment. With written report No. 108-399.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  9. Sep 22, 2004Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  10. Feb 27, 2003IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2938-2939)

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  11. Feb 27, 2003IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2938)

  12. Feb 27, 2003IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentNov 19, 200482

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2004 - 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: (1) priorities in making grants; and (2) grant application requirements. Limits grants to $1.5 million for a two-year period.

Requires each grant recipient to report: (1) annually during the grant period on the use of funds; and (2) on best practices identified for increasing the number of individuals trained, employed, and retained as realtime writers.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in SenateFeb 27, 200300
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. Limits grants to$1.5 million for a two-year period.