Media Marketing Accountability Act of 2001

Bill Number

S 792

Introduced

Apr 26, 2001

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4 ...

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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.

Actions

Apr 26, 2001

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4009-4010)
Apr 26, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4008-4009)
Apr 26, 2001

Introduced in Senate

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