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HR 2609 103th Congress House

Presidential Commission on TV Violence and Children Act

Official title: To establish a Presidential Commission to investigate and propose solutions to reduce the broadcasting of violence on television.

Introduced: September 30, 1993 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Presidential commissionsTelevision and childrenViolence in television
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Aug 2, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Jul 1, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 1, 1993
Introduced in House
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Presidential Commission on TV Violence and Children Act - Establishes a Presidential Commission on TV Violence and Children.

Directs the Commission to: (1) review and report on findings linking television (TV) violence and violence in children and society; (2) solicit opinions from children and their parents on their views concerning TV violence and their suggestions for lessening its negative effects; (3) solicit opinions from public health, crime, and education experts, and the broadcast, cable, film, and advertising industries of TV violence and their recommendations for lessening its negative effects; and (4) present a final report and recommendations for comprehensive strategies and solutions to alleviate harmful effects of TV violence that continue to preserve our tradition of free expression.

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