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H.RES.484: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the major television networks should revive their traditional "Family Hour" and voluntarily reserve the first hour of prime-time broadcasting for family-oriented programming.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced July 18, 1996
- Latest Major Action July 26, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
97 (41 Democrats, 56 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Urges the national broadcast television networks to renew their commitment to voluntarily reserving the first hour of prime-time broadcasting for programming suitable for American family members of all ages.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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July 18, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Lamar Smith (R-Texas) |