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H.R. 1687

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Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2007
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Committee
Latest Action · June 27, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
March 26, 2007
Cosponsors (129)
97D 32R
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Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make competitive grants to eligible entities to promote recruitment, 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 in making grants. Limits grants to $1.5 million for a two-year period. Repeals this Act five years after funds are appropriated to carry it out.

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