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- H.R.2964
H.R.2964: Parents Television Empowerment Act of 1996
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 9, 1996
- Latest Major Action Feb. 13, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Parents Television Empowerment Act of 1996 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a toll-free number for the collection of public comments, suggestions, and complaints (comments) concerning the transmission by broadcast stations or cable systems of programming containing depictions of violence and other patently offensive material. Requires the FCC to: (1) publicize such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
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| Feb. 9, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Joseph P. Kennedy II (D-Mass.) |