A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of "family friendly" programming on television.

Summary

Recognizes and honors the efforts of the Forum on Family Friendly Programming and other entities supporting family friendly programming. Expresses support for: (1) efforts of the television network and production community to produce more quality family friendly programming; and (2) the Family Friendly Programming Awards, development fund and scholarships. Encourages the media and American advertisers to further a family friendly television environment with appropriate advertisements accompanying the programming.

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Timeline

1. 14 September 1999

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 September 1999

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10854)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 September 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 16 September 1999

   Passed

   Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Floor

5. 16 September 1999

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Floor

6. 16 September 1999

   Discharge

   Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11049)

   Source: Discharge

7. 16 September 1999

   Committee

   Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11049)

   Source: Committee

8. 17 September 1999

   Floor

   Held at the desk.

   Source: Floor

9. 17 September 1999

   Floor

   Message on Senate action sent to the House.

   Source: Floor

10. 17 September 1999

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Engrossed in Senate · 16 September 1999 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 14 September 1999 · Official file

Documents

5 official files

• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 16 September 1999

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 16 September 1999

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 14 September 1999

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 14 September 1999

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 14 September 1999

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Sponsors

• Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bunning, Jim [R-KY-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. DeWine, Mike [R-OH-7] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] · R · Cosponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

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