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S. 792 (107th)

Media Marketing Accountability Act of 2001

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Introduced

26 April 2001

Last action

26 April 2001 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4009-4010)

Sponsors

Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]

Subjects

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Source updated

19 August 2025

Summary

Media Marketing Accountability Act of 2001 - Declares that targeted marketing to minors of an adult-rated motion picture, music recording, or electronic game shall be treated as a deceptive act or practice within the meaning of the Federal Trade Commission Act, and considered unlawful unless the producer or distributor responsible for advertising or marketing adheres to a voluntary self-regulatory system that comports with criteria established by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Grants the FTC enforcement powers. Directs the FTC to study and report to Congress on marketing practices of the motion picture, music recording and electronic game industries with respect to adult-rated products, including the identification of particular producers and distributors engaged in such practices.

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Timeline

  1. 26 April 2001

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4009-4010)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 April 2001

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4008-4009)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 April 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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