Bill117th CongressFiled Nov 17, 2022Science, Technology, Communications
S. 5121
Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 17, 2022)
Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2022
This bill expands, and establishes new, requirements to increase the accessibility of communications technologies for individuals who are blind or deaf or have other disabilities, including by requiring closed captioning for online video programming and audio descriptions for both online and televised video programming.
What just happenedNov 17, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors5 D1 I
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- Introduced in SenateNov 17, 2022
- Nov 17, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Nov 17, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate