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- H.R.1017
H.R.1017: Parents' Voice in Television Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 11, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 21, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Parents' Voice in Television Act of 1997 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a toll-free number and a computer network site for the collection of public comments, suggestions, and complaints (comments) concerning: (1) the transmission by broadcast stations or cable systems of programming containing depictions of violence and other patently offensive material; and (2)...
(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, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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| March 11, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Joseph P. Kennedy II (D-Mass.) |