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S 946 109th Congress Senate

Kid Friendly TV Programming Act of 2005

Official title: A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require multi-channel video programming distributors to provide a kid-friendly tier of programming.

Introduced: April 28, 2005 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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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
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 Latest action April 28, 2005

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4565-4566)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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."

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 946: Kid Friendly TV Programming Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-946/
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"S. 946: Kid Friendly TV Programming Act of 2005." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-946/.
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