Kid Friendly TV Programming Act of 2005

Bill Number

S 946

Introduced

Apr 28, 2005

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Cable television Commerce Families Fines (Penalties) Law Pornography Public service advertising Science, Technology, Communications Television advertising Television and children Television programs Violence in mass media

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Summary

Kid Friendly TV Programming Act of 2005 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require multi-channel video programming distributors to provide: (1) a child-friendly programming tier of at least 15 channels; and (2) channel blocking instructions as part of the monthly bill.

Imposes civil monetary penalties for violations of this Act.

Defines "child-friendly tier."

Actions

Apr 28, 2005

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4565-4566)
Apr 28, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4565)
Apr 28, 2005

Introduced in Senate

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