Expressing the sense of the Congress that the entertainment industry should stop the negative and unfair stereotyping of Italian-Americans, and should undertake an initiative to present Italian-Americans in a more balanced and positive manner.

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Bill Number

HCONRES 141

Introduced

May 23, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

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Arts, Culture, Religion Commerce Crime and Law Enforcement Government Operations and Politics Italian Americans Minorities Motion picture industry Motion pictures Organized crime Prejudice Science, Technology, Communications Television industry Television programs

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. entertainment industry should immediately stop the negative and unfair stereotyping of Italian-Americans, particularly as profane criminals, and should undertake a serious initiative to present Italian-Americans in a more balanced and positive manner.

Actions

Jun 1, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
May 23, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 23, 2001

Introduced in House

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