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- H.R.910
H.R.910: Children's Protection from Violent Programming Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 4, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 7, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (20 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Children's Protection from Violent Programming Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make it unlawful for any person to distribute to the public any violent video programming not blockable by electronic means specifically on the basis of its violent content during hours when children are reasonably likely to comprise a substantial portion of the audience. Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promulgate regulations...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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| March 4, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |