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H.R. 3785 (103rd)

Video Game Rating Act of 1994

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 February 1994

Last action

24 May 1994 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

Sponsors

Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Orton, Bill [D-UT-3], Rep. Parker, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Tucker, Walter R., III [D-CA-37], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17]

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Summary

Video Game Rating Act of 1994 - Establishes the Interactive Entertainment Rating Commission to: (1) coordinate with the video game industry in the development of a voluntary standard for providing information to purchasers and users concerning the contents of video games; (2) evaluate whether any standards proposed are adequate to warn purchasers and users of the violent or sexually explicit content of such games; and (3) report to the President and the Congress regarding the adequacy of the industry's response. Provides Commission funding through December 31, 1996. Terminates the Commission on the earlier of such date or 90 days after submission of its report. Provides an antitrust exemption for any actions taken by the video game industry in developing such guidelines.

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Timeline

  1. 3 February 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 February 1994

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 February 1994

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E105-106)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 February 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 4 March 1994

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 May 1994

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

    Source: Committee

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