A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to add a new section with respect to the dissemination of obscene or indecent material by means of radio communication or cable television, and to repeal section 1464 of title 18, United States Code.

Summary

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the dissemination of obscene or indecent material, as defined in this Act, by means of radio or cable television. Establishes criminal penalties consisting of a fine up to $10,000 or imprisonment of up to one year, or both, for the violation of the prohibition of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 29 September 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 September 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 29 September 1976

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Pastore, John O. [D-RI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Pearson, James B. [R-KS] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] · D · Cosponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

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