S 946
109th Congress
Senate
Science, Technology, Communications
Cable television
Commerce
Families
Fines (Penalties)
Law
Pornography
Public service advertising
Television advertising
Television and children
Television programs
Violence in mass media
Kid Friendly TV Programming Act of 2005
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 28, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4565-4566)
Apr 28, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4565)
Apr 28, 2005
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Kid Friendly TV Programming Act of 2005 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require multi-channel video programming distributors to provide: (1) a child-friendly programming tier of at least 15 channels; and (2) channel blocking instructions as part of the monthly bill.
Imposes civil monetary penalties for violations of this Act.
Defines "child-friendly tier."
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4565-4566)
Committees of jurisdiction
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