Overhaul of Communications Act

Closed captioning

  • Extend existing obligations to Internet-based video programming transmissions

  • Ensure intact pass-through of captions

  • Require captioning capability on new devices that receive or display video – e.g., computers, PDAs, digital recording and playback equipment, cell phones, etc.

  • Eliminate 13-inch screen requirement

  • Impose reporting obligations

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