H.R.369: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe rules to protect public safety by preventing broadcasts that create hazards for motorists.

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Bill Summary

Requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish rules barring the use of horns, sirens, or other customary public safety or traffic sounds from audio broadcasts as necessary to prevent such sound effects from adversely affecting the public safety of motor vehicle operators, passengers, or pedestrians.

(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.
Jan. 7, 1997

Introduced in the House by Bruce F. Vento (D-Minn.)

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