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H.R.774: Internet Freedom and Child Protection Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 13, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (33 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Internet Freedom and Child Protection Act of 1997 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to repeal provisions prohibiting: (1) using a telecommunications device to make or initiate transmission of an obscene communication to a minor; or (2) using an interactive computer service to send or display to a minor any image or communication that depicts or describes sexual or excretory activities or organs in offensive terms. Requires an Internet...
(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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Feb. 13, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) |