HRES 166
105th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Broadcast journalism
Commerce
Education
Educational television
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Sports and Recreation
Television and children
Television broadcasting of sports
Television industry
Television news
Television programs
Violence in television
To express the sense of the House of Representatives concerning violence on television.
Introduced: June 12, 1997
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 1, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Jun 12, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Jun 12, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1195)
Jun 12, 1997
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, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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