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H.R. 1017 (105th)

Parents' Voice in Television Act of 1997

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Introduced

11 March 1997

Last action

21 March 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Sponsors

Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1]

Subjects

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Source updated

21 August 2025

Summary

Parents' Voice in Television Act of 1997 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a toll-free number and a computer network site for the collection of public comments, suggestions, and complaints (comments) concerning: (1) the transmission by broadcast stations or cable systems of programming containing depictions of violence and other patently offensive material; and (2) television ratings guidelines established for program blocking technology. Requires the FCC to: (1) publicize such number and site and the FCC's functions under this Act; (2) publish quarterly a summary of comments received in the Federal Register; (3) transcribe such comments; (4) transmit to each licensee any comments made concerning its station; (5) make such comments available for public inspection; (6) omit from any records transmitted or made available the name and address of any caller requesting confidentiality; and (7) include an analysis of such comments in an annual report to the Congress.

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Timeline

  1. 11 March 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 March 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

    Source: Committee

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