Hearing Aid Compatibility –
The Quest Continues

Saks: “Telephones for Hearing Impaired Americans: The

Second Step”. . Continuing the quest for universal

HAC

• • 1983: H.R. 210 (Rep. Clarence Long – D-MD)

  • 1985: S. 402 (Senator Larry Pressler – R-SD); H.R. 3099 (Rep. Nicholas Mavroules D-MA). Support from Senators Dole, Mathias, Simon

  • 1987: S. 314 (Pressler); H.R. 2213 (Mavroules); support from Senators Kerry, Inouye, McCain; Rep. Markey

• Continued opposition from the FCC

• Opposition from industry softens