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HR 2837 103th Congress House

Television and Radio Program Violence Reduction Act of 1993

Official title: To require the Federal Communications Commission to establish standards to reduce the amount of programming which contains violence from broadcast television and radio.

Introduced: August 3, 1993 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Administrative procedureCable televisionFederal Communications CommissionFines (Penalties)
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It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Sep 3, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Aug 3, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 3, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1958-1959)
Aug 3, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 3, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Television and Radio Program Violence Reduction Act of 1993 - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prescribe standards requiring television and radio broadcast licensees and cable operators, including cable programmers, to reduce the broadcasting of all video and audio programming which contains violence.

Authorizes the FCC to exempt, as public interest requires, certain video and audio programming, including news broadcasts, sporting events, educational programming, and documentaries.

Directs the FCC to consider, in its review of an application for renewal of a television or radio broadcast license, whether the licensee has complied with this Act.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Nov 2, 1993
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