HR 1017 · 105th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Parents' Voice in Television Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-03-11· Sponsored by Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.(1997-03-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Parents' Voice in Television Act of 1997 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a toll-free number and a computer network site for the collection of public comments, suggestions, and complaints (comments) concerning: (1) the transmission by broadcast stations or cable systems of programming containing depictions of violence and other patently offensive material; and (2) television ratings guidelines established for program blocking technology. Requires the FCC to: (1) publicize such number and site and the FCC's functions under this Act; (2) publish quarterly a summary of comments received in the Federal Register; (3) transcribe such comments; (4) transmit to each licensee any comments made concerning its station; (5) make such comments available for public inspection; (6) omit from any records transmitted or made available the name and address of any caller requesting confidentiality; and (7) include an analysis of such comments in an annual report to the Congress.…

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8 Democrats