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Violence in television
To express the sense of the House of Representatives concerning violence on television.
Introduced: September 26, 1996
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Became law
Oct 4, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Sep 27, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1739)
Sep 26, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Sep 26, 1996
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Declares that: (1) national broadcast television networks should not air violent video programming between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.; and (2) legitimate news programs, documentaries, educational programs, and sporting events should not contain violence in excess of what is needed to convey the information intended during these hours.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
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