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Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 1:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4652

Bill 117 HR 4652, also known as the Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2021, aims to provide funding for training programs for individuals seeking to become realtime writers. Realtime writers are professionals who transcribe spoken words into written text in real-time, often used in settings such as courtrooms, live television broadcasts, and conferences.

The bill proposes the establishment of a grant program to support training programs for realtime writers, with a focus on increasing access to training for individuals from underrepresented communities. The goal is to ensure that there is a diverse and skilled workforce of realtime writers to meet the growing demand for their services.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the development of standards and best practices for realtime writing, as well as the creation of a national certification program for realtime writers. This certification program would help to ensure that realtime writers meet a certain level of proficiency and professionalism in their work. Overall, the Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2021 seeks to support the training and professional development of realtime writers, ultimately improving the quality and accessibility of realtime transcription services in various industries.

Congressional Summary of HR 4652

Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2021

This bill establishes a grant program to recruit, train, and place real-time writers for closed captioning of television programming.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education to award grants to court reporting programs that possess the most substantial capacity to train real-time writers for closed captioning English and Spanish video programming. Grant recipients shall use the funds to recruit, train and assist, and place real-time writers.

Current Status of Bill HR 4652

Bill HR 4652 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 22, 2021. Bill HR 4652 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 22, 2021.  Bill HR 4652's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of July 22, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4652

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4652

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4652

Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2021
To provide competitive grants for training court reporters and closed captioners to meet requirements for realtime writers under the Communications Act of 1934, and for other purposes.
Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2021

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