HR 3687
108th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Fines (Penalties)
Pornography
Radio broadcasting
Science, Technology, Communications
Television broadcasting
To amend section 1464 of title 18, United States Code, to provide for the punishment of certain profane broadcasts, and for other purposes.
Introduced: December 8, 2003
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Introduced
In committee
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To President
Became law
Jan 15, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Dec 9, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2486)
Dec 8, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 8, 2003
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends the Federal criminal code provision prohibiting the broadcasting of obscene, indecent, or profane language to specify profane words.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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