H.R. 1690: Emergency Phone System Equal Access Act
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Introduced by Congressman Robert Garcia (D-NY)
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To amend Communications Act to require PSAPs to install accessible technologies for people with hearing loss and speech disabilities
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Emergency 9-1-1 Access Forum (Deaf Way/TDI Convention) spurs consumers into action
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Bill stalls without hearings
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Fear of costs
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Fear of meddling in state 9-1-1 affairs
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Erroneous belief that other disability laws were sufficient
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