Congress 107 - HR 2246 - Media Marketing Accountability Act of 2001

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Administrative procedure Advertising Age (Law) Arts, Culture, Religion Child welfare Commerce Computer software Congress Congressional reporting requirements Consumer education Drug abuse Families Federal Trade Commission Government Operations and Politics Governmental investigations Independent regulatory commissions Interactive media Internet Labeling Law Lease and rental services Magnetic tapes Marketing Mass media Motion picture industry Motion pictures Music Phonorecords Restrictive trade practices Retail trade Science, Technology, Communications Sex Video games Video tape recording Violence in mass media Youth

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Media Marketing Accountability Act of 2001 - Declares that targeted marketing to minors of an adult-rated motion picture, music recording, or electronic game shall be treated as a deceptive act or practice within the meaning of the Federal Trade Commission Act, and considered unlawful unless the producer or distributor responsible for advertising or marketing adheres to a voluntary self-regulatory system that comports with criteria established by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Grants the FTC enforcement powers. Directs the FTC to study and report to Congress on marketing practices of the motion picture, music recording and electronic game industries with respect to adult-rated products, including the identification of particular producers and distributors engaged in such practices.

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Jun 25, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Jun 20, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 20, 2001

Introduced in House

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