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H.R. 231 (111th)

To require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 January 2009

Last action

14 January 2009 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]

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Summary

Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to issue regulations requiring that a specified warning label be placed on the packaging of any video game that is rated T (Teen) or higher by the Electronics Software Ratings Board.

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Timeline

  1. 7 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 January 2009

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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