HR 6120 · 109th Congress · Commerce

Video Game Decency Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-09-20· Sponsored by Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.(2006-09-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Video Game Decency Act of 2006 - Makes it unlawful for any person to distribute any video game whose label contains an age-based content rating if, with the intent of obtaining a less restrictive age-based rating, that person fails to disclose game content to an independent ratings organization, with the result that the video game receives a less-restrictive age-based content rating. Treats any violation of this Act as an unfair or deceptive act or practice. Preempts state or local law or regulation related to video game content rating.…

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Cosponsors (14)

3 Democrats11 Republicans
Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]IL
Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4]MD
Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]PA
Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-19]IL
Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2]NE
Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]IN
Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]VA
Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2]MI
Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7]TN
Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7]PA
Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4]MI
Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]MI
Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2]AZ
Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]TX