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H.R. 2609 (103rd)

Presidential Commission on TV Violence and Children Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

1 July 1993

Last action

2 August 1993 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

Sponsors

Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Barca, Peter [D-WI-1], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Parker, Mike [R-MS-4], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Laughlin, Greg [D-TX-14], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6], Rep. Fingerhut, Eric D. [D-OH-19]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

26 August 2025

Healthcare · Education

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Summary

Presidential Commission on TV Violence and Children Act - Establishes a Presidential Commission on TV Violence and Children. Directs the Commission to: (1) review and report on findings linking television (TV) violence and violence in children and society; (2) solicit opinions from children and their parents on their views concerning TV violence and their suggestions for lessening its negative effects; (3) solicit opinions from public health, crime, and education experts, and the broadcast, cable, film, and advertising industries of TV violence and their recommendations for lessening its negative effects; and (4) present a final report and recommendations for comprehensive strategies and solutions to alleviate harmful effects of TV violence that continue to preserve our tradition of free expression. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 1 July 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 July 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 July 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 August 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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