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H.Res. 541 (104th)

To express the sense of the House of Representatives concerning violence on television.

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Introduced

26 September 1996

Last action

4 October 1996 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

Sponsors

Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Heineman, Frederick K. (Fred) [R-NC-4], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Smith, Nick [R-MI-7]

Subjects

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Source updated

5 February 2024

Summary

Declares that: (1) national broadcast television networks should not air violent video programming between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.; and (2) legitimate news programs, documentaries, educational programs, and sporting events should not contain violence in excess of what is needed to convey the information intended during these hours.

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Timeline

  1. 26 September 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 September 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 September 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 September 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1739)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 4 October 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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