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  • 2025-06568 — Notice of Public Meeting of the Indiana Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16106
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public business meeting via Zoom for the Indiana Advisory Committee on May 15, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This meeting is open to the public, who can attend by registering through a provided link. Public attendees will have an opportunity to comment, and closed captioning is available. Written comments can be submitted within 30 days after the meeting, and records of the meeting will be accessible online.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is having a meeting online to talk about civil rights in Indiana, and anyone can listen and share their thoughts. People can also write about what they think after the meeting, and there will be a way for everyone to read what happened later.

  • 2025-06567 — Notice of Public Meeting of the South Carolina Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16106
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public meeting with the South Carolina Advisory Committee on May 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom. This meeting is open to everyone, and there will be an opportunity for the public to make comments. Interested individuals can register online for the webinar or join by phone, with no charges for toll-free, land-line calls. Additional information and meeting records will be available on the Commission's website or by contacting the relevant coordinators.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is having an online meeting on May 7, 2025, to talk about important topics with the South Carolina Advisory Committee, and anyone can listen and speak when it's their turn. People can join on their computer or phone for free, but they need to know some things ahead of time to make sure they can join without any trouble.

  • 2025-02816 — Accessibility of User Interfaces, and Video Programming Guides and Menus
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 10041
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the compliance date for a rule requiring manufacturers of certain video devices and services to make closed captioning settings accessible for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. The compliance date for this requirement is set for August 17, 2026. This rule aligns with the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, ensuring that video programming with captions is fully accessible, especially for devices with next-generation operating systems. The rule change was confirmed after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the related information collection requirements.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC says that by August 2026, companies that make video gadgets need to make it easy for people who can't hear well to turn on captions, like subtitles they can read on the screen.

  • 2025-05053 — Notice of Public Meeting of the New York Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13730
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced that the New York Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting through Zoom on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET. The meeting will discuss civil rights issues and will be open for public comments. Interested individuals can join the meeting via a provided Zoom link or by phone; closed captioning will be available. Written comments are welcome and must be submitted within 30 days after the meeting.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is having a special online meeting to talk about fairness and rights for people on April 23, 2025, and anyone can listen or talk there. You can watch the meeting on the computer through Zoom, and if you have something to say, you can also write or email them after the meeting.

  • 2025-06405 — Notice of Public Meeting of the Oregon Advisory Committee
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15950
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a virtual business meeting for the Oregon Advisory Committee. The meeting is scheduled to take place on April 28, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific Time, via ZoomGov. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss possible topics for the Committee's first project. The public can join the meeting, make comments, and access meeting records online.

    Simple Explanation

    The Oregon Advisory Committee is having an online meeting to talk about their first project, where people can join, listen, and share their thoughts. It's like a big digital room where everyone can say what they think, and later you can read what happened.

  • 2021-00377 — Sunshine Act Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1966
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is holding a meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will take place as an audio-only conference, which the public can access through instructions on the EEOC website. The meeting will have both open and closed sessions; the open session will discuss the Commission's authority to participate in litigation and revised procedures for amicus curiae involvement. The closed session will focus on recommendations for amicus curiae participation, justified under the Government in the Sunshine Act exemptions.

    Simple Explanation

    The EEOC is having a phone meeting where people can listen to talks about rules for helping with court cases. Some parts will be private, and how to listen might need more details.