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HR 2609 103th Congress House Government Operations and Politics Presidential commissions Television and children Violence in television

Presidential Commission on TV Violence and Children Act

Introduced: July 1, 1993 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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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
 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.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now August 2, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

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