S.213: A bill to amend section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 to repeal amendments on obscene and harassing use of telecommunications facilities made by the Communications Decency Act of 1996 and to restore the provisions of such section on such use in effect before the enactment of the Communications Decency Act of 1996.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about families
  • Introduced Jan. 28, 1997
  • Latest Major Action June 26, 1997

Bill Cosponsors

3 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Summary

Repeals amendments of the Communications Act of 1934 made by the Communications Decency Act of 1996 (such Act) relating to obscene and harassing use of telecommunications facilities and restores the amended provisions as in effect on the day before the enactment of such Act.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Jan. 28, 1997

Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

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