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- H.R.1510
H.R.1510: Television Improvement Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced May 1, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 1, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (9 Democrats, 21 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Television Improvement Act of 1997 - Exempts from Federal antitrust laws any discussions, reviews, or agreements (action) entered into among persons in the television industry to develop and disseminate voluntary guidelines governing television broadcast material. Makes such exemption inapplicable to action which: (1) results in a boycott of any person; or (2) concerns the purchase or sale of advertising.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 1, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Lamar Smith (R-Texas) |