S 876 · 106th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Children's Protection from Violent Programming Act

Introduced 1999-04-26· Sponsored by Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]· Senate

Bill Progress

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Star Print ordered on the reported bill.(2000-11-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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S. 876, Children's Protection from Violent Programming Act

Oct 11, 2000

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on September 20, 2000

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats