HR 2756 · 103th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Parents Television Empowerment Act of 1993
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.(1993-08-13)
Plain Language Summary
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Parents Television Empowerment Act of 1993 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a toll-free number for the collection of public comments, suggestions, and complaints concerning the transmission by broadcast stations or cable systems of programming containing depictions of violence. Requires the FCC to publicize such number and the FCC's functions under this Act. Requires the FCC to publish quarterly in the Federal Register a summary of the comments, suggestions, and complaints received during the preceding period. Requires the FCC to: (1) transcribe such comments, suggestions, and complaints; (2) transmit to each licensee any comments, suggestions, or complaints made concerning its station; (3) make them available for public inspection; (4) omit from any records transmitted or made available the name and address of any caller requesting confidentiality; and (5) include in an annual report to the Congress an analysis of such complaints.…
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Cosponsors (3)
2 Democrats1 Republican