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S. 876 (106th)

Children's Protection from Violent Programming Act

reportedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

26 April 1999

Last action

14 November 2000 · Reported

Status

Star Print ordered on the reported bill.

Sponsors

Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]

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Summary

Children's Protection from Violent Programming Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to make it unlawful for any person to distribute to the public any violent video programming during hours when children are reasonably likely to comprise a substantial portion of the audience. Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promulgate regulations to implement this Act. Authorizes the FCC, as part of its rulemaking proceeding, to exempt programming (including news programs and sporting events) whose distribution does not conflict with the objective of protecting children from the negative influences of violent video programming. Exempts premium and pay-per-view cable programming. Requires the FCC to immediately revoke the license of any person who repeatedly violates this Act and to consider, in its review of an application for a renewal of a license, whether the licensee has complied with this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 26 April 1999

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 April 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4187-4188)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 April 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 May 1999

    Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-862.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 September 2000

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 October 2000

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 953.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 26 October 2000

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 106-509. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  8. 26 October 2000

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 106-509. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  9. 14 November 2000

    Reported

    Star Print ordered on the reported bill.

    Source: Floor

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

    Reported to Senate · EN · 26 October 2000

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    Reported to Senate · EN · 26 October 2000

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 26 April 1999

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