Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2002

Senate Bill 2512 - Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2002: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2512 Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2002 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 1:47 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2512

Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2002 - Directs the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to make grants to up to 20 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. Limits grants to a two-year period and a maximum amount of $1 million.

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Current Status of Bill S 2512

Bill S 2512 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 14, 2002. Bill S 2512 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on May 14, 2002. Bill S 2512's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4390) as of May 15, 2002

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2512

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2512

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Closed caption television

- Court reporting

- Dislocated workers

- Distance education

- Economics and Public Finance

- Education

- Employee training

- Employment of the disadvantaged

- Federal aid to higher education

- Grants-in-aid

- Higher education

- Job creation

- Job hunting

- Labor and Employment

- Law

- Recruiting of employees

- Scholarships

- Video tapes in courtroom proceedings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2512

Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2002

A bill to provide grants for training court reporters and closed captioners to meet requirements for realtime writers under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and for other purposes.

Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2002