,,ii #aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #eaba ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,november #ag1 #bjbb,mr4 ,markey 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,whitehouse1 ,ms4 ,warren1 ,mr4 ,sanders1 ,mr4 ,wyden1 ,ms4 ,duckworth1 and ,mrs4 ,feinstein7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to update the #bast ,century ,communications and ,video ,accessibility ,act of #bjaj4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,communications1 ,video1 and ,technology ,accessibility ,act of #bjbb4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,,title ,i--,closed captioning and audio description,sec4 #aja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ajb4 ,closed captioning4,sec4 #ajc4 ,audio description4,sec4 #ajd4 ,technical and conforming amendments relating to economic burden4,sec4 #aje4 ,american ,sign ,language video programming4,sec4 #ajf4 ,internet protocol closed captioning and audio description advisory committee4,,title ,,ii--,video playback apparatuses,sec4 #bja4 ,video playback apparatuses4,,title ,,iii--,communications services,sec4 #cja4 ,video conferencing4,sec4 #cjb4 ,relay services4,sec4 #cjc4 ,national ,deaf,blind equipment distribution program4,sec4 #cjd4 ,advanced ,communications ,services ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #cje4 ,real-time text4,sec4 #cjf4 ,advanced communications services software4,,title ,,iv--,emerging technology,sec4 #dja4 ,emerging technology4,,title ,v--,enforcement and reporting,sec4 #eja4 ,accessibility enforcement4,sec4 #ejb4 ,reports to ,congress4 ,i ,closed captioning and audio description #aja4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,section #gac7;h7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fac7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,video description and inserting ,audio description2 and 7,b7 by striking video description and inserting audio description2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#f72 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,live programming ,the term live programming means video programming published or exhibited or made available substantially simultaneously with its performance4 7#c7 ,near-live programming ,the term near-live programming means video programming that is not live programming and is published or exhibited or made available not more than #ab hours after its performance and recording4 7#d7 ,prerecorded programming ,the term prerecorded programming means video programming that is not live programming or near-live programming4 7#e7 ,user-generated video ,the term user-generated video means video programming that is-- 7,a7 made available via a service using ,internet protocol or any successor protocol2 7,b7 created and added to the service by a user of the service2 and 7,c7 not the subject of a contractual arrangement between the user and the service that obliges the user to create the programming specifically for delivery via the service4 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking means programming and inserting the following3 -- 7,a7 means-- 7i7 programming 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 as so designated1 by striking 1 but not including and all that follows and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 audiovisual programming made available via ,internet protocol or any successor protocol-- 7,i7 including-- 7aa7 programming provided on demand at the request of a viewer2 and 7bb7 programming streamed live or at a prescribed time or times to all or a subset of viewers2 and 7,,ii7 regardless of whether or not the programming is generally considered comparable to programming provided by a television broadcast station2 and 7,b7 does not include user-generated video unless the user-generated video is generated by an entity that also generates video programming that is-- 7i7 not user-generated video in the ordinary course of its business2 or 7ii7 generated by an entity that earns more than #a1jjj1jjj in annual revenue resulting from user-generated videos4 4 7b7 ,definition of achievable ,section #gaf7;g7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fag7;g77 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #gah and inserting sections #gac1 #gaf;,a1 and #gah4 7c7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,repeal of definition of consumer generated media ,section #c of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aec7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#ad72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ae7 through 7#ei7 as paragraphs 7#ad7 through 7#eh71 respectively4 7#b7 ,other amendments 7,a7 ,section #bga7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bga7;c77#a77;,a77 is amended by striking section #c7dg77;,a7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a7 of the paragraph defining that term in section #c4 7,b7 ,section #bjc7;a7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ibd7;a77 is amended by striking section #c7o7 and inserting section #c4 7,c7 ,section #bdh of the ,television ,broadcasting to ,cuba ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #adfe;ff7 is amended by striking section #c7;c7 each place the term appears and inserting section #c4 7d7 ,modernizing title of head of ,commission ,the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aea et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #d 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aed7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by inserting 7#a7 after 7a72 7ii7 by striking chairman and inserting ,chair2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,any reference in any law1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the chairman or the ,chairman of the ,commission shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,chair of the ,commission4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,chairman each place the term appears and inserting ,chair2 7,c7 in subsection 7f77#b71 by striking chairman each place the term appears and inserting ,chair2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by striking chairman and inserting ,chair2 7#b7 in section #e 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aee7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking chairman each place the term appears and inserting ,chair2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,chairman each place the term appears and inserting ,chair2 7#c7 in section #ac7;c7 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #afc7;c771 by striking ,chairman and inserting ,chair2 7#d7 in section #cji7;j77#h77;,g77iv7 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #cji7;j77#h77;,g77iv771 by striking ,chairman and inserting ,chair2 7#e7 in section #cdd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #cdd7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking ,chairman and inserting ,chair2 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,chairman each place the term appears and inserting ,chair2 and 7#f7 in section #daj7;c7 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #daj7;c771 by striking ,chairman of the ,commission and inserting ,chair of the ,commission4 #ajb4 ,closed captioning 7a7 ,in general ,section #gac of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fac7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7h7 as subsections 7e7 through 7i71 respectively2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,deadlines for programming made available using ,internet ,protocol 7,a7 ,regulations on closed captioning on video programming made available using ,internet ,protocol or successor protocol ,not later than #ah months after the date of submission of the report to the ,commission required under section #ajf7;f77#a7 of the ,communications1 ,video1 and ,technology ,accessibility ,act of #bjbb1 the ,commission shall revise its regulations to require the provision1 receipt1 and display of closed captioning on video programming made available using ,internet protocol or any successor protocol published or exhibited after the effective date of the revised regulations4 7,b7 ,schedule ,the regulations revised under this paragraph shall include an appropriate schedule of deadlines1 the latest of which shall be not later than #f years after the date of submission of the report to the ,commission required under section #ajf7;f77#a7 of the ,communications1 ,video1 and ,technology ,accessibility ,act of #bjbb1 for the provision1 receipt1 and display of closed captioning on video programming made available using ,internet protocol or any successor protocol1 taking into account whether the programming-- 7i7 is prerecorded1 live1 or near-live2 7ii7 has been made available to viewers before the effective date of the revised regulations2 and 7iii7 was live or near-live at the time it was initially made available4 7,c7 ,requirements for regulations ,the regulations revised under this paragraph-- 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 define categories of entities engaged in making available video programming2 and 7,,ii7 apportion the responsibilities for the provision1 quality1 pass-through1 and rendering of closed captions among the entities defined by the ,commission under subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 to ensure full access by viewers via all entities and combinations of entities that make video programming available to viewers2 and 7bb7 to ensure that the regulations can be enforced effectively against responsible parties2 7ii7 shall require that an entity engaged in making available user-generated video1 whether or not the entity is also engaged in making available video that is not user-generated video1 provide easy-to-use authoring tools that-- 7,i7 permit users of the entity to add closed captions2 and 7,,ii7 conspicuously prompt users of the entity to use the tools2 7iii7 shall not distinguish between full-length programming and video clips2 and 7iv7 for the purposes of determining closed captioning obligations under this section and assessing compliance with the regulations of the ,commission governing the quality of closed captioning under paragraphs 7j71 7k71 and 7m7 of section #gi4a of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation governing closed captioning quality1 treat any programming that was live programming or near-live programming at the time that it was initially made available to viewers as prerecorded programming if it is again made available to viewers more than #bd hours after its initial availability4 2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,caption quality updates 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of the ,communications1 ,video1 and ,technology ,accessibility ,act of #bjbb1 the ,commission shall revise its regulations to extend the requirements for the quality of closed captions under paragraphs 7j71 7k71 and 7m7 of section #gi4a of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 to all programming made available via ,internet protocol or any successor protocol4 7#b7 ,regular updates ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of the ,communications1 ,video1 and ,technology ,accessibility ,act of #bjbb1 and every #d years thereafter1 the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 update its regulations pertaining to the quality of closed captions as necessary to reflect technological and methodological advances1 to the extent deployment of such advances will improve the quality of closed captions2 and 7,b7 take any action1 including enforcement1 necessary to ensure compliance with its regulations pertaining to the quality of closed captions4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsections 7b7 and 7c72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the provider or owner of such programming and inserting an entity responsible for publishing1 exhibiting1 or making available such programming2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 an entity responsible for publishing1 exhibiting1 or making available video programming may petition the ,commission for an exemption from the requirements of subsection 7b7 or 7c71 and the ,commission may grant the petition upon a showing that the requirements would be economically burdensome4 ,the ,commission shall act to grant or deny any such petition1 in whole or in part1 not later than #f months after the ,commission receives the petition1 unless the ,commission finds that an extension of the #f-month period is necessary to determine whether the requirements are economically burdensome4 4 7b7 ,elimination of certain categorical exemptions ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,communications ,commission shall reassess the second sentence of paragraph 7a77#aj7 and reassess paragraph 7d7 of section #gi4a of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to eliminate categorical exemptions that impede access to video programming1 are outdated1 or are no longer warranted under subsection 7e77#a7 of section #gac of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fac71 as so redesignated by subsection 7a7 of this section4 #ajc4 ,audio description 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7g7 of section #gac of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fac71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking ,video and inserting ,audio2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,revision to reinstated audio description regulations for programming published or exhibited on television 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,communications1 ,video1 and ,technology ,accessibility ,act of #bjbb1 the ,commission shall revise section #gi4c of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7relating to audio description of video programming7 in accordance with subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,requirements ,the regulations revised under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 shall apply to all video programming published or exhibited on television after the effective date of the revised regulations2 7ii7 shall include an appropriate schedule of deadlines1 the latest of which shall be not later than #e years after the effective date of the revised regulations1 for the provision1 receipt1 and performance of audio described programming published or exhibited on television1 taking into account whether the programming-- 7,i7 is prerecorded1 live1 or near-live2 7,,ii7 has been published or exhibited prior to the effective date of the revised regulations2 and 7,,iii7 was live or near-live at the time it was initially published or exhibited2 7iii7 shall provide that audio described programming published or exhibited on television shall-- 7,i7 be labeled and searchable or otherwise easily discoverable through navigation devices1 apparatuses1 applications1 and other methods by which the programming is published or exhibited2 and 7,,ii7 include a recognizable tone1 on all audio channels in the same languages as the audio description streams1 at the beginning of the programming to indicate that audio description is available2 7iv7 shall provide that audio description of video programming published or exhibited on television shall be made available to the public on an audio channel solely dedicated to audio description1 so long as it is achievable 7as defined in section #gaf72 7v7 shall require any entity involved in the publishing or exhibiting of audio described programming published or exhibited on television to provide contact information1 consistent with sections #gi4a7;i7 and #gi4d7;c77#b77;iii7 of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulations1 for users to report problems related to audio description2 and 7vi7 for the purposes of determining audio description obligations under this paragraph and assessing compliance with regulations adopted to assess the quality of audio description under paragraph 7#d71 shall treat any programming that was live or near-live programming at the time of its initial airing as prerecorded programming if it is re-exhibited more than #bd hours after its initial airing4 7#c7 ,audio description on video programming made available via ,internet protocol 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of submission of the report to the ,commission required under subsection #ajf7;f77#b7 of the ,communications1 ,video1 and ,technology ,accessibility ,act of #bjbb1 the ,commission shall revise its regulations to require the provision1 receipt1 and performance of audio description on video programming made available using ,internet protocol or any successor protocol published or exhibited after the effective date of the revised regulations4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the regulations revised under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 shall ensure that all video programming made available using ,internet protocol or any successor protocol is fully accessible through the provision of audio description2 7ii7 shall include an appropriate schedule of deadlines1 the latest of which shall be not later than #e years after the effective date of the revised regulations1 for the provision1 receipt1 and performance of audio described programming made available using ,internet protocol or any successor protocol1 taking into account whether the programming-- 7,i7 is prerecorded1 live1 or near-live2 7,,ii7 has been made available to users prior to the effective date of the revised regulations2 and 7,,iii7 was live or near-live at the time it was initially made available2 7iii7 shall-- 7,i7 define categories of entities engaged in making available video programming using ,internet protocol or any successor protocol2 and 7,,ii7 apportion the responsibilities for the provision1 quality1 pass-through1 and performance of audio description among the entities identified by the ,commission under subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 to ensure full access by viewers2 and 7bb7 to ensure that the regulations can be enforced effectively against responsible parties2 7iv7 shall require that an entity engaged in making available user-generated video1 whether or not the entity is also engaged in making available video that is not user-generated video1 provides easy-to-use authoring tools that-- 7,i7 permit users of the entity to add audio description2 and 7,,ii7 conspicuously prompt users of the entity to use the tools2 7v7 shall provide that audio described programming made available using ,internet protocol or any successor protocol shall-- 7,i7 be labeled and searchable or otherwise easily discoverable through navigation devices1 apparatuses1 applications1 and other methods on which the programming is made available2 and 7,,ii7 include a recognizable tone1 on all audio channels in the same languages as the audio description streams1 at the beginning of the programming to indicate that audio description is available2 7vi7 shall provide that audio description of video programming made available using ,internet protocol or any successor protocol shall be provided on an audio track solely dedicated to audio description1 so long as it is achievable 7as defined in section #gaf72 7vii7 shall require entities engaged in making available audio described programming using ,internet protocol or any successor protocol to provide contact information1 consistent with sections #gi4a7;i7 and #gi4d7;c77#b77;iii7 of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulations1 for users to report problems related to audio description2 and 7viii7 for the purposes of determining audio description obligations under this paragraph and assessing compliance with regulations adopted to assess the quality of audio description under paragraph 7#d71 shall treat any programming that was live or near-live programming at the time it was initially made available as prerecorded programming if it is made available more than #bd hours after it was initially made available4 7#d7 ,audio description quality 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of submission of the report to the ,commission required under subsection #ajf7;f77#b7 of the ,communications1 ,video1 and ,technology ,accessibility ,act of #bjbb1 the ,commission shall adopt regulations to ensure the quality of audio description on video programming1 including video programming published or exhibited on television or made available via ,internet protocol or any successor protocol1 as necessary to afford access to video programming that is functionally equivalent to the access provided by the visual components of the programming4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the regulations adopted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall require that audio description-- 7i7 sufficiently convey key elements of the visual component2 7ii7 be appropriately voiced1 considering whether the use of synthetic voices is permissible and if so1 under what circumstances2 and 7iii7 be appropriately edited and encoded to ensure consistency with the editing and encoding of the non-description audio track of the programming4 7#e7 ,audio description exemptions ,notwithstanding paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7-- 7,a7 the ,commission may exempt by regulation from the requirements under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 programs1 classes of programs1 or services for which the ,commission has determined that the provision of audio description would be economically burdensome to an entity responsible for publishing or exhibiting or making available such programming2 and 7,b7 an entity responsible for publishing or exhibiting or making available video programming may petition the ,commission for an exemption from the requirements under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 and the ,commission may grant the exemption upon a showing that the requirement to include audio description would be economically burdensome4 ,the ,commission shall act to grant or deny any such petition1 in whole or in part1 not later than #f months after the ,commission receives the petition1 unless the ,commission finds that an extension of the #f-month period is necessary to determine whether the requirements are economically burdensome4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,title ,,iii of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #cjc 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #cjc7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7u7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7,i7 by striking video description and inserting audio description2 and 7,,ii7 by striking section #gac7;f7 and inserting section #gac7;g72 and 7ii7 by moving the left margin of that subsection and each paragraph1 subparagraph1 and clause therein #b ems to the left2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7z77#a71 by striking video description each place the term appears and inserting audio description2 and 7#b7 in section #ccj7;b7 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ccj7;b771 by striking video description each place the term appears and inserting audio description4 #ajd4 ,technical and conforming amendments relating to economic burden ,subsection 7f7 of section #gac of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fac71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the term undue burden means and inserting ,for purposes of this section1 the term economically burdensome means2 7,b7 by inserting or audio description after closed captions2 7,c7 by striking this paragraph and inserting subsections 7e7 and 7g77#e72 and 7,d7 by striking result in an undue economic burden and inserting be economically burdensome2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or audio description after closed captions4 #aje4 ,american ,sign ,language video programming ,section #gac of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fac7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7i7 7as redesignated by section #ajb7 and 7j7 as subsections 7j7 and 7k71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting before subsection 7j71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7i7 ,american ,sign ,language interpretation of video programming ,not later than #b years after the date of submission of the report to the ,commission required under section #ajf7;f77#c7 of the ,communications1 ,video1 and ,technology ,accessibility ,act of #bjbb1 the ,commission shall prescribe regulations to-- 7#a7 establish uniform standards for the display and visibility of ,american ,sign ,language interpretation where it is provided for video programming1 including standards for ensuring that an interpreter is visible on the viewer's screen during the programming2 and 7#b7 ensure that all video programming published or exhibited on television or made available via ,internet protocol or any successor protocol that includes ,american ,sign ,language interpretation complies with the uniform standards established under subparagraph 7,a7 to the extent that compliance with such standards is achievable 7as defined in section #gaf7 by each entity responsible for delivering the programming4 4 #ajf4 ,internet protocol closed captioning and audio description advisory committee 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advisory ,committee ,the term ,advisory ,committee means the ,closed ,captioning and ,audio ,description ,advisory ,committee established under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,chair ,the term ,chair means the ,chair of the ,commission4 7#c7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,federal ,communications ,commission4 7b7 ,establishment ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,chair shall establish an advisory committee to be known as the ,closed ,captioning and ,audio ,description ,advisory ,committee4 7c7 ,membership ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,chair shall appoint individuals who have the technical knowledge and engineering expertise to serve on the ,advisory ,committee in the fulfillment of its duties1 including the following3 7#a7 ,representatives of entities engaged in making available video programming internet protocol or any successor protocol1 or a national organization or organization representing such entities4 7#b7 ,representatives of vendors1 developers1 and manufacturers of systems1 facilities1 equipment1 and capabilities for the provision of video programming1 including programming delivered using internet protocol or successor protocols1 or a national organization representing such vendors1 developers1 or manufacturers4 7#c7 ,representatives of manufacturers of consumer electronics or information technology equipment used in the delivery of video programming1 including programming delivered via internet protocol or successor protocols1 or a national organization representing such manufacturers4 7#d7 ,individuals with expertise generating user-generated video1 or a national organization representing such individuals4 7#e7 ,representatives of national organizations representing accessibility advocates1 including people with disabilities and older ,americans4 7#f7 ,representatives of service agencies engaged in the provision of captioning and audio description for video programming1 including programming delivered via internet protocol or successor protocols4 7#g7 ,academic experts or representatives of research institutes with expertise on captioning and audio description4 7#h7 ,individuals with technical and engineering expertise1 as the ,chair determines appropriate4 7d7 ,commission oversight ,the ,chair shall appoint a member of the ,commission's staff to moderate and direct the work of the ,advisory ,committee4 7e7 ,technical staff ,the ,chair shall appoint a member of the ,commission's technical staff to provide technical assistance to the ,advisory ,committee4 7f7 ,development of recommendations 7#a7 ,closed captioning report ,not later than #a year after the date of the first meeting of the ,advisory ,committee1 the ,advisory ,committee shall develop and submit to the ,commission a report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,a recommended schedule of deadlines for the provision of closed captioning on video programming made available via internet protocol or any successor protocol4 7,b7 ,identification of the protocols1 technical capabilities1 and technical procedures needed to permit responsible entities to reliably provide1 receive1 and display closed captions of video programming made available via using internet protocol or any successor protocol4 7,c7 ,identification of additional protocols1 technical capabilities1 and technical procedures beyond those available as of the date of enactment of this ,act needed for the provision1 receipt1 and display of closed captions of video programming made available using internet protocol or any successor protocol4 7,d7 ,a recommendation for technical standards to address the protocols1 capabilities1 and procedures identified under subparagraph 7,b74 7,e7 ,a recommendation for any regulations that may be necessary to ensure compatibility between video programming made available using internet protocol or any successor protocol and apparatuses and navigation devices capable of receiving and displaying such programming in order to facilitate access to closed captions4 7,f7 ,an identification of attributes of easy-to-use authoring tools that can be used by viewers to add closed captions to video programming made available using internet protocol or any successor protocol4 7,g7 ,an identification of the categories of entities involved in the online delivery of video programming1 along with a recommendation on how to apportion the responsibilities for the provision1 quality1 pass-through1 and display of closed captions among those entities to ensure full access by viewers4 7,h7 ,a recommendation for best practices for ensuring that programming that was live programming or near-live programming at the time that it was initially made available to viewers is subsequently made available at the level of quality required for prerecorded programming4 7,i7 ,a recommendation for defining metrics and thresholds to be used for measuring the accuracy1 synchronicity1 completeness1 and placement of closed captions for live programming as necessary to afford access to video programming that is functionally equivalent to the access provided by the audio track1 with minimum thresholds that are neutral to different modalities for creating closed captions4 7#b7 ,audio description report ,not later than #a year after the date of the first meeting of the ,advisory ,committee1 the ,advisory ,committee shall develop and submit to the ,commission a report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,a recommended schedule of deadlines for the provision of audio description on video programming made available using internet protocol or any successor protocol4 7,b7 ,identification of the protocols1 technical capabilities1 and technical procedures needed to permit responsible entities to reliably provide1 receive1 and perform audio description of video programming made available via internet protocol or any successor protocol4 7,c7 ,identification of additional protocols1 technical capabilities1 and technical procedures beyond those available as of the date of enactment of this ,act needed for the delivery of audio description of video programming4 7,d7 ,a recommendation for technical standards to address the protocols1 capabilities1 and procedures identified under subparagraph 7,b74 7,e7 ,a recommendation for any regulations that may be necessary to ensure compatibility between video programming made available using internet protocol or any successor protocol and apparatuses and navigation devices capable of receiving and displaying such programming in order to facilitate access to audio description4 7,f7 ,a recommendation for standards1 protocols1 and procedures to ensure that audio described video programming is labeled and searchable or otherwise easily discoverable through navigation devices1 apparatuses1 applications1 and other methods on which such programming is published or exhibited or made available4 7,g7 ,a recommendation for the achievability of making audio description available on a dedicated audio channel4 7,h7 ,an identification of the categories of entities engaged in the online delivery of video programming1 along with a recommendation on how to apportion the responsibilities for the provision1 quality1 pass-through1 and performance of audio description among those entities to ensure full access by viewers4 7,i7 ,a recommendation for defining metrics to be used for measuring the quality of audio description as necessary to afford access to video programming that is functionally equivalent to the access provided visually4 7,j7 ,an identification of easy-to-use authoring tools that can be used by viewers to add audio description to video programming made available via internet protocol or any successor protocol4 7#c7 ,american ,sign ,language video programming report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the first meeting of the ,advisory ,committee1 the ,advisory ,committee shall develop and submit to the ,commission a report that includes a recommendation for standards for the display and visibility of ,american ,sign ,language interpretation where it is provided for video programming1 including standards for ensuring that an interpreter is visible on a viewer's screen during the programming4 7#d7 ,consideration of work by standards-setting organizations ,the recommendations of the ,advisory ,committee shall1 insofar as possible1 incorporate standards1 protocols1 and procedures that have been adopted by recognized industry standards-setting organizations for each of the purposes described in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c74 7g7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,initial meeting ,the initial meeting of the ,advisory ,committee shall take place not later than #de days after the date on which the ,chair has appointed all the members of the ,advisory ,committee under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,other meetings ,after the initial meeting1 the ,advisory ,committee shall meet at the call of the ,chair4 7#c7 ,notice2 open meetings ,any meeting held by the ,advisory ,committee-- 7,a7 shall be noticed not later than #ad days before the meeting2 and 7,b7 shall be open to the public4 7h7 ,procedural rules 7#a7 ,quorum ,the presence of one-third of the members of the ,advisory ,committee shall constitute a quorum for conducting the business of the ,advisory ,committee4 7#b7 ,subcommittees ,to assist the ,advisory ,committee in carrying out its functions1 the ,chair may establish appropriate subcommittees composed of members of the ,advisory ,committee and other subject matter experts4 7#c7 ,additional procedural rules ,the ,advisory ,committee may adopt other procedural rules as needed4 7i7 ,inapplicability of ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply with respect to the ,advisory ,committee or the activities of the ,advisory ,committee4 ,,ii ,video playback apparatuses #bja4 ,video playback apparatuses 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjc of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #cjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7z7-- 7,a7 by adjusting the margins two ems to the left2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking video description each place it appears and inserting audio description2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking available to and inserting the following3 available-- 7,a7 to 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as so designated-- 7,i7 by striking or render2 and 7,,ii7 by striking audible4 and inserting the following3 audible1 which-- 7i7 shall require encoding closed captions and audio description data along with audio and video transmission in a format that can be adjusted and rendered by the consumer equipment consistent with the requirements of subsection 7cc72 and 7ii7 does not include merely rendering closed captions or audio description into visual or aural forms on the source device2 and 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 to enable the activation of closed captions1 audio description1 and emergency information on the consumer equipment4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7aa7-- 7,a7 by adjusting the margins two ems to the left2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking transmitted in digital format and inserting made available2 and 7ii7 by inserting or any successor protocol after protocol2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding and at the end2 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7,e7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c72 7#c7 in subsection 7bb7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding and at the end2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated1 by adjusting the margins two ems to the left2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7cc7 ,require for all digital apparatus covered under subsection 7aa7 and navigation devices covered under subsection 7bb7 manufactured or imported into the ,united ,states that each apparatus or device-- 7#a7 provides access to closed captioning activation by-- 7,a7 if the apparatus or device is controlled by a physical remote control included with the device at the time of purchase1 providing a tactilely identifiable1 clearly labeled1 and dedicated button on the remote control to activate and deactivate closed captions of at least similar size to other buttons on the remote control2 and 7,b7 if the apparatus or device is controlled by means other than a remote control1 providing a prominently displayed1 easily identifiable1 accessible1 and dedicated button1 key1 or icon to activate and deactivate closed captions2 7#b7 provides access to audio description activation by-- 7,a7 if the apparatus or device is controlled by a physical remote control included with the apparatus or device at the time of purchase1 providing a tactilely identifiable1 clearly labeled1 and dedicated button on the remote control to activate and deactivate audio description of at least similar size to other buttons on the remote control2 and 7,b7 if the apparatus or device is controlled by means other than a remote control1 providing a prominently displayed1 easily identifiable1 accessible1 and dedicated button1 key1 or icon to activate and deactivate audio description2 7#c7 provides access to closed captioning display settings1 including the technical capabilities set forth in section #gi4ajc7;c7 of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 and audio description performance settings1 including the capability to adjust the relative volumes of audio description and the audio track of a program1 by-- 7,a7 if the apparatus or device is controlled by a physical remote control included with the apparatus or device at the time of purchase1 providing a tactilely identifiable button1 clearly labeled1 and dedicated button on the remote control-- 7i7 to permit the user to change closed captioning and audio description settings that permits previewing the settings while leaving the underlying programming visible and audible2 and 7ii7 that is of at least similar size to other buttons on the remote control2 and 7,b7 if the apparatus or device is controlled by means other than a remote control1 providing a dedicated mechanism that permits the user to change closed captioning and audio description settings that-- 7i7 is displayed proximately to the video playback interface2 7ii7 is easily discoverable2 and 7iii7 permits previewing the settings while leaving the underlying programming visible and audible2 7#d7 provides a user with a prompt to modify closed caption activation and display settings and audio description activation and performance settings required under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 upon initial power-on or upon a reset to factory settings of the apparatus or device2 7#e7 ensures that closed caption activation and display settings and audio description activation and performance settings required under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 persist across all video playback functionality on the apparatus or device1 including in applications or other software or plug-ins added by the user after the sale of the apparatus or device1 and after powering off or restarting the apparatus or device1 until a user changes the settings or the apparatus or device is reset to factory default settings by the user2 and 7#f7 provides the necessary hardware and software to achieve compatibility with existing peripheral devices or specialized customer premises equipment commonly used by individuals with disabilities to achieve access1 including refreshable braille displays1 sip and puff devices1 and hearing aids4 4 7b7 ,implementing regulations ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,communications ,commission shall prescribe such regulations as are necessary to implement the amendments made by subsection 7a74 ,,iii ,communications services #cja4 ,video conferencing ,the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aea et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #c 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aec71 as amended by section #aja-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d71 by striking interoperable2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#bf71 as so redesignated by section #aja2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#bg7 through 7#eg71 as so redesignated by section #aja1 as paragraphs 7#bf7 through 7#ef71 respectively2 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ef71 as so redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 the following3 7#eg7 ,video conferencing service ,the term video conferencing service means a service that provides real-time video communications1 including audio1 to enable users to share information of the user's choosing4 2 and 7#b7 in section #gaf7;e7 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fag7;e771 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,revision of regulations2 video conferencing services ,not later than #ah months after the date on which the ,advanced ,communications ,services ,advisory ,committee submits the report required under section #cjd7;f77#a7 of the ,communications1 ,video1 and ,technology ,accessibility ,act of #bjbb1 the ,commission shall revise the regulations promulgated under this subsection to-- 7,a7 require that all obligations applicable to advanced communications services1 and equipment used for advanced communications services1 extend to video conferencing services and equipment used for video conferencing services2 7,b7 require that all advanced communications services and equipment capable of providing or enabling video conferencing services-- 7i7 have built-in closed captioning functionality using automatic speech recognition or similar or successor technologies2 7ii7 implement application programming interfaces or similar technical mechanisms to allow the interconnection of1 and achieve compatibility with1 assistive technologies and services1 existing peripheral devices1 and specialized customer premises equipment commonly used by individuals with disabilities to achieve access1 including-- 7,i7 third-party captioning services2 7,,ii7 third-party video interpreting services2 7,,iii7 forms of telecommunications relay services that have been approved by the ,commission under section #bbe2 7,,iv7 screen-readers for all user interface elements2 and 7,v7 refreshable braille displays and other devices used for the tactile conveyance of textual information2 and 7iii7 enable users and telecommunications relay service communications assistants to control the activation and de-activation1 and customize the display1 of captions1 video interpreters1 and communications assistants independently from hosts of video conferencing sessions2 and 7,c7 adopt quality requirements for built-in closed captioning functionality to facilitate effective communication under subparagraph 7,b77i74 4 #cjb4 ,relay services ,the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aea et seq471 as amended by this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bbe 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bbe7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 7ii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,communication facilitator ,the term communication facilitator means a skilled user of ,american ,sign ,language who-- 7,a7 copies ,american ,sign ,language from a caller1 as shown on a videophone screen2 and 7,b7 provides visual information to a ,deaf,blind person through close vision or tactile ,american ,sign ,language4 7#c7 ,direct video calling service ,the term direct video calling service means telephone customer support using one-to-one video communication that-- 7,a7 is facilitated by a contact center representative2 and 7,b7 enables a real-time conversation to occur directly between not fewer than #b parties using ,american ,sign ,language-- 7i7 not less than #a of the parties to which is a governmental agency1 business1 non-profit organization1 emergency authority1 or other enterprise2 and 7ii7 not less than #a of the parties to which-- 7,i7 is deaf1 hard of hearing1 or ,deaf,blind2 or 7,,ii7 has a speech disability or auditory processing disorder4 2 and 7iii7 by striking paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated1 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,telecommunications relay services ,the term telecommunications relay services means-- 7,a7 transmission services that provide the ability for an individual who is deaf1 hard of hearing1 or ,deaf,blind1 or who has a speech disability or an auditory processing disorder1 to engage in communication by wire or radio with #a or more individuals1 in a manner that is functionally equivalent to the ability of a hearing individual who does not have a speech disability to communicate using voice communication services or advanced communications services by wire or radio2 and 7,b7 other services facilitating functionally equivalent communication by wire or radio for an individual who is deaf1 hard of hearing1 or ,deaf,blind1 or who has a speech disability or an auditory processing disorder1 including the provision of communication facilitators for an individual who is ,deaf,blind and the provision of direct video calling services for a call center to facilitate point-to-point communication in ,american ,sign ,language between government agencies1 businesses1 emergency authorities1 or other enterprises and users of ,american ,sign ,language4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,american sign language access to emergency services2 communication facilitators2 direct video calling services 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,commission shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to-- 7i7 define as eligible for relay service support from the fund described in section #fd4fjd7;c77#e77;iii7 of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on that date of enactment-- 7,i7 programs that are approved by the ,commission to support direct video calling services1 including the use of those services to access emergency authorities2 7,,ii7 programs that are approved by the ,commission to support the provision of communication facilitators2 and 7,,iii7 programs that are designed1 in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 to improve access to emergency authorities by users of video relay services and direct video calling services to achieve the objectives described in clause 7ii72 and 7ii7 achieve full1 equal1 and direct access to public safety answering points1 as that term is defined in section #bbb7;h71 and other local emergency authorities1 including emergency authorities responding to wireless calls made by dialing #i-a-a1 by individuals who-- 7,i7 are deaf1 hard of hearing1 or ,deaf,blind1 or who have a speech disability2 and 7,,ii7 use ,american ,sign ,language4 7,b7 ,contents ,the regulations described in subparagraph 7,a77i77,,iii7 shall1 at a minimum1 require that users communicating by means of a video relay service1 as that term is defined in section #fd4fja of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 shall be capable of using native dialing or #a-step access on a mobile phone so that such communication-- 7i7 includes the location information of the user1 to be transmitted and delivered immediate and directly to the applicable emergency authority2 and 7ii7 is received by the applicable emergency authority with the same speed and efficiency as a voice call made by dialing #i-a-a4 7#e7 ,reassessment of available services and minimum standards ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 and once every #d years thereafter1 the ,commission shall1 as necessary to respond to evolving communication technologies1 reassess and1 as necessary1 update the regulations prescribed under this subsection to ensure that those regulations effectively satisfy the communication needs of individuals with disabilities who are covered by this ,act1 including by-- 7,a7 assessing the need for new modes of telecommunications relay services2 7,b7 increasing and improving the mandatory minimum standards to ensure the quality of telecommunications relay services2 and 7,c7 assessing the impact that evolving communication technologies have on the privacy of users of telecommunications relay services4 2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #gae 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #faf7 the following3 #gae;,a4 ,video conferencing services' support of relay services 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,,trs ,fund means the fund described in #fd4fjd7;c77#e77;iii7 of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this section4 7b7 ,requirement ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 each provider of video conferencing services shall participate in1 and contribute to1 the ,,trs ,fund in a manner prescribed by the ,commission by regulation to provide for obligations of those providers that are consistent with1 and comparable to1 the obligations of other contributors to the ,,trs ,fund4 7c7 ,use of amounts ,the ,commission shall use contributions made under subsection 7b7 to carry out the program under subpart ,,gg of part #fd of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this section4 4 #cjc4 ,national ,deaf,blind equipment distribution program ,section #gai of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fbj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,updated regulations ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,communications1 ,video1 and ,technology ,accessibility ,act of #bjbb1 the ,commission shall update the rules under section #fd4faj of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 to define as eligible for telecommunications relay service support those programs that are approved by the ,commission for the distribution of specialized customer premises equipment and software designed to make telecommunications service1 internet access service1 and advanced communications1 including interexchange services and advanced telecommunications and information services1 accessible to individuals who are ,deaf,blind4 7b7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term individual who is ,deaf,blind-- 7#a7 has the meaning given the term individual who is deaf-blind in section #bjf7b7 of the ,helen ,keller ,national ,center ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aije7b771 as amended by the ,rehabilitation ,act ,amendments of #aiib2 and 7#b7 includes an individual who-- 7,a7 for the purposes of satisfying subparagraph 7,a77i7 of such section #bjf7b71 has been diagnosed with a cortical or cerebral visual impairment2 7,b7 for the purposes of satisfying subparagraph 7,a77ii7 of such section #bjf7b71 has been diagnosed with an auditory processing disorder2 or 7,c7 for the purposes of satisfying subparagraphs 7,a77i7 and 7,a77ii7 of such section #bjf7b71 has been diagnosed with both a cortical or cerebral visual impairment and an auditory processing disorder4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj1 which the ,commission shall adjust annually for inflation using an inflation factor determined by the ,commission4 #cjd4 ,advanced ,communications ,services ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advanced communications services2 video conferencing service ,the terms advanced communications services and video conferencing service have the meanings given the terms in section #c of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aec71 as amended by this ,act4 7#b7 ,advisory ,committee ,the term ,advisory ,committee means the ,advanced ,communications ,services ,advisory ,committee established under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,chair ,the term ,chair means the ,chair of the ,commission4 7#d7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,federal ,communications ,commission4 7#e7 ,telecommunications relay services ,the term telecommunications relay services has the meaning given the term in section #bbe7;a7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bbe7;a771 as amended by this ,act4 7b7 ,establishment ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,chair shall establish an advisory committee to be known as the ,advanced ,communications ,services ,advisory ,committee4 7c7 ,membership ,as soon as practicable after the date on which the ,chair establishes the ,advisory ,committee1 the ,chair shall appoint individuals who have the technical knowledge and engineering expertise to serve on the ,advisory ,committee in the fulfillment of the duties of the ,advisory ,committee1 including the following3 7#a7 ,representatives of entities involved in the provision of video conferencing services 7or a national organization representing such entities74 7#b7 ,representatives of vendors1 developers1 and manufacturers of systems1 facilities1 equipment1 and capabilities for the provision of video conferencing services 7or a national organization representing such vendors1 developers1 or manufacturers74 7#c7 ,representatives of vendors1 developers1 and manufacturers of systems1 facilities1 equipment1 and capabilities for the provision of assistive technologies used with video conferencing services 7or a national organization representing such vendors1 developers1 or manufacturers74 7#d7 ,representatives of manufacturers of consumer electronics or information technology equipment engaged in the provision of video conferencing services 7or a national organization representing such manufacturers74 7#e7 ,representatives of national organizations representing accessibility advocates1 including people with disabilities and older ,americans4 7#f7 ,representatives of service agencies engaged in the provision of captioning and interpretation services for video conferencing services4 7#g7 ,representatives of providers of telecommunications relay services4 7#h7 ,academic experts or representatives of research institutions with expertise regarding advanced communication services4 7#i7 ,individuals with technical and engineering expertise1 as the ,chair determines appropriate4 7d7 ,commission oversight ,the ,chair shall appoint a member of the staff of the ,commission to moderate and direct the work of the ,advisory ,committee4 7e7 ,technical staff ,the ,chair shall appoint a member of the technical staff of the ,commission to provide technical assistance to the ,advisory ,committee4 7f7 ,development of recommendations 7#a7 ,advanced communications services report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,advisory ,committee first meets1 the ,advisory ,committee shall submit to the ,commission a report that1 subject to paragraph 7#b71 includes the following3 7,a7 ,a recommended schedule of deadlines for-- 7i7 making video conferencing services and equipment accessible to individuals with disabilities2 and 7ii7 compliance with quality metrics and thresholds for built-in closed captioning functionality for video conferencing services and equipment4 7,b7 ,an identification of the protocols1 technical capabilities1 and technical procedures needed to-- 7i7 permit video conferencing services to include built-in closed captioning functionality2 and 7ii7 allow the interconnection of1 and compatibility with1 assistive technologies and services1 existing peripheral devices1 and specialized customer premises equipment commonly used by individuals with disabilities to achieve access4 7,c7 ,a recommendation for technical standards to address the protocols1 technical capabilities1 and technical procedures identified under subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,a recommendation for standards to be used to ensure that the quality of built-in closed captioning functionality for video conferencing services facilitates effective communication4 7#b7 ,consideration of work by standards-setting organizations ,the recommendations of the ,advisory ,committee contained in the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 to the extent possible1 incorporate the standards1 protocols1 and procedures that have been adopted by recognized industry standard-setting organizations for each of the purposes described in that paragraph4 7g7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,initial meeting ,the initial meeting of the ,advisory ,committee shall take place not later than #de days after the date on which the ,chair appoints the members of the ,advisory ,committee under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,other meetings ,after the initial meeting of the ,advisory ,committee under paragraph 7#a71 the ,advisory ,committee shall meet at the call of the ,chair4 7#c7 ,notice2 open meetings ,each meeting held by the ,advisory ,committee shall be-- 7,a7 noticed not fewer than #ad days before the date of that meeting2 and 7,b7 open to the public4 7h7 ,procedural rules 7#a7 ,quorum ,the presence of #a_/c of the members of the ,advisory ,committee shall constitute a quorum for conducting the business of the ,advisory ,committee4 7#b7 ,subcommittees ,to assist the ,advisory ,committee in carrying out the functions of the ,advisory ,committee1 the ,chair may establish appropriate subcommittees composed of members of the ,advisory ,committee and other subject matter experts4 7#c7 ,additional procedural rules ,the ,advisory ,committee may adopt other procedural rules as needed4 7i7 ,inapplicability of ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply with respect to the ,advisory ,committee or the activities of the ,advisory ,committee4 #cje4 ,real-time text ,title ,,vii of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #gaf 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fag7 the following3 #gaf;,a4 ,real-time text ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,commission shall revise the regulations of the ,commission to require that all interconnected and non-interconnected ,vo,i,p services1 whether delivered using wireless or wireline infrastructure1 enable1 so long as it is achievable 7as defined in section #gaf7-- 7#a7 the delivery of real-time text with other wireless and wireline ,vo,i,p services2 and 7#b7 connectivity of real-time text to public safety answering points1 as defined in section #bbb7;h74 4 #cjf4 ,advanced communications services software ,section #gaf7;e7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fag7;e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,revision of regulations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,commission shall update the regulations prescribed under this subsection to require that all obligations applicable to equipment used for advanced communications services extend to software used for those services1 without regard to whether that software is pre-installed on equipment used for those services4 4 ,,iv ,emerging technology #dja4 ,emerging technology ,title ,,vii of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gbc4 ,emerging technology accessibility 7a7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this section1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,commission shall1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,access ,board1 submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a report assessing-- 7#a7 the extent to which any accessibility barriers exist for individuals with disabilities1 including individuals who are blind1 deaf1 or ,deaf,blind or individuals who have low vision1 an auditory processing disorder1 or a cortical or cerebral visual impairment1 with respect to emerging communications and video programming technologies and services1 including communication and video programming technologies that use augmented reality1 virtual reality1 extended reality1 dual reality1 artificial intelligence and other advanced machine learning1 robotics1 the ,internet of ,things1 and other forms of advanced computing power2 and 7#b7 solutions needed to ensure that new or emerging communications and video programming technologies and services such as those described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 are accessible to individuals with disabilities2 7,b7 provide the necessary hardware and software to achieve compatibility with existing peripheral devices or specialized customer premises equipment commonly used by individuals with disabilities to achieve access2 and 7,c7 can be used to eliminate barriers for individuals with disabilities1 including individuals who are blind1 deaf1 or ,deaf,blind1 individuals who have low vision1 an auditory processing disorder1 a cortical or cerebral visual impairment1 or a speech disability1 and individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication4 7b7 ,consideration of effect on individuals with particular barriers ,in preparing each report required under subsection 7a71 the ,commission shall consider the effect of emerging technologies on individuals with disabilities who use those technologies and have particular barriers to participation and communication with those technologies1 including individuals with disabilities using those technologies-- 7#a7 who have limited language or limited ,english language2 7#b7 who have significant or targeted disabilities1 including individuals who have a speech disability and individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication2 7#c7 who have disabilities limiting communication2 7#d7 who lack access to broadband services and technology2 or 7#e7 who face heightened barriers due to race1 ethnicity1 national origin1 age1 sex1 sexual orientation1 gender identity1 ,tribal affiliation1 or socioeconomic status4 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than #b years after the date on which the ,commission submits each report required under subsection 7a71 the ,commission shall issue new or update existing regulations for ensuring the accessibility of emerging communications and video programming technologies and services by individuals with disabilities where doing so is necessary to further the goals of the statutory provisions implemented by the regulations of the ,commission under parts #f1 #g1 #ad1 and #gi of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 intended to fulfill these goals4 7d7 ,augmentative and alternative communication defined ,in this section1 the term augmentative and alternative communication means any tool1 method1 technology1 strategy1 service1 training1 coaching1 or other support used to supplement or replace speech4 4 ,v ,enforcement and reporting #eja4 ,accessibility enforcement ,section #ejc7;b77#e7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc7;b77#e77 is amended by inserting after uses that tower the following3 1 or in the case of violations of this ,act related to requirements of accessibility for individuals with disabilities1 including violations of section #bbe1 section #bee1 section #bgf7;b77#a77;,a71 subsections 7u7 through 7cc7 of section #cjc1 section #ccj7;b71 section #gaj1 section #gaa1 section #gac1 or sections #gae through #gai4 #ejb4 ,reports to ,congress ,title ,,vii of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq471 as amended by section #dja of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #gag 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fah7-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7b72 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 as subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d71 respectively2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 #gbd4 ,accessibility reporting requirements ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,commission shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the number and nature of complaints received pursuant to subsection 7u71 7z71 7aa71 or 7bb7 of section #cjc1 section #ccj7;b71 section #gac1 and section #gaf7;a7 during the period covered by the report4 7#b7 ,a description of the actions taken to resolve the complaints described in paragraph 7#a71 including forfeiture penalties assessed4 7#c7 ,the length of time that was taken by the ,commission to resolve each such complaint4 7#d7 ,the number1 status1 nature1 and outcome of each action for mandamus filed pursuant to section #gag7;a77#f7 and the number1 status1 nature1 and outcome of each appeal filed pursuant to section #djb7;b77#aj74 4