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- H.R.1978
H.R.1978: Children's Protection from Alcohol Advertising Act of 1996
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced June 19, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 1, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Children's Protection from Alcohol Advertising Act of 1996 - Prohibits advertising or promoting alcoholic beverages on any audio tape, audio disc, videotape, video arcade game, computer game, or film. Prohibits outdoor advertising of alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of any school, playground, or other public facility where individuals under 21 are reasonably expected to convene. Restricts alcohol print advertising in publications with an...
(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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| June 19, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Joseph P. Kennedy II (D-Mass.) |