Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for a Surgeon General's report on media and violence.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 28, 1999)
Requires the Surgeon General to undertake a comprehensive review concerning the impact on the health and welfare of children and young adults of violent messages delivered through such popular media as television, radio, recordings, video games, advertising, the Internet and other outlets of mass culture and issue a report, including recommendations concerning what can be done to mitigate any harmful effects on children and young adults from such messages and the identification of gaps in the research that should be filled.
What just happenedMay 6, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 28, 1999
- May 6, 1999CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection Subcommittee - May 6, 1999CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Apr 28, 1999IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 28, 1999IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E805)
- Apr 28, 1999IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 28, 1999IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House