A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 in order to prohibit the television broadcasting of programs portraying nudity, obscenity, or explicit sexual activity which is offensive to the public taste and morals.

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Introduced

28 July 1981

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Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

Summary

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit television broadcasts portraying nudity, obscenity, or explicit sexual activity which offend public taste and morals. Directs the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe regulations prohibiting such broadcasts.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/house-bill/4293
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