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Video Game Rating Act of 1994

Introduced: February 3, 1994 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 24, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
Mar 4, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Feb 3, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Feb 3, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 3, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E105-106)
Feb 3, 1994
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Video Game Rating Act of 1994 - Establishes the Interactive Entertainment Rating Commission to: (1) coordinate with the video game industry in the development of a voluntary standard for providing information to purchasers and users concerning the contents of video games; (2) evaluate whether any standards proposed are adequate to warn purchasers and users of the violent or sexually explicit content of such games; and (3) report to the President and the Congress regarding the adequacy of the industry's response.

Provides Commission funding through December 31, 1996. Terminates the Commission on the earlier of such date or 90 days after submission of its report.

Provides an antitrust exemption for any actions taken by the video game industry in developing such guidelines.

What's happening now May 24, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1