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Internet Freedom and Child Protection Act of 1996

Introduced: June 10, 1996 Introduced by: Lofgren, Zoe Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 21, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Jun 10, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Jun 10, 1996
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Internet Freedom and Child Protection Act of 1996 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to repeal provisions prohibiting: (1) using a telecommunications device to make or initiate transmission of an obscene communication to a minor; or (2) using an interactive computer service to send or display to a minor any image or communication that depicts or describes sexual or excretory activities or organs in offensive terms.

Requires an Internet access provider, at the time of entering an agreement with a customer for the provision of Internet access services, to offer such customer screening software designed to permit the customer to limit access to material that is unsuitable for children.

Requires the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe minimum technical standards for screening such software.

What's happening now June 21, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1