H.R.1180: Family-Friendly Internet Access Act of 1997

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about families
  • Introduced March 20, 1997
  • Latest Major Action April 4, 1997

Bill Summary

Family-Friendly Internet Access Act of 1997 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require an Internet access provider, at the time of entering into an agreement for the provision of Internet access services, to offer screening software designed to allow the customer to limit online access to material that is unsuitable for children.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
March 20, 1997

Introduced in the House by Joseph M. McDade (R-Pa.)

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