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SAFE Rating Act

Introduced: March 8, 2005 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 25, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6403-6404)
Mar 22, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Mar 8, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 8, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Software Accuracy and Fraud Evaluation Rating Act or the SAFE Rating Act - Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study the video and computer game rating system of the Entertainment Software Rating Board that was adopted by the video game industry to determine if that system: (1) accurately characterizes video game content; or (2) constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting parents and other consumers in making purchasing decisions.

Requires the FTC, if such rating system is determined to constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice, to conduct a hearing and issue and serve a complaint against any persons, partnerships, or corporations that have used or are using such system.

What's happening now July 25, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6403-6404)

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1