A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Trade Commission should investigate the publication of the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" to determine if the publisher deceived the Entertainment Software Ratings Board to avoid an "Adults Only" rating.

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Bill Number

SRES 212

Introduced

Jul 26, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8987)

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Commerce Crime and Law Enforcement Deceptive advertising Fines (Penalties) Fraud Governmental investigations Law Pornography Science, Technology, Communications Video games

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Federal Trade Commission should: (1) investigate the publication of the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" to determine if the publisher, Rockstar Games, deceived the Entertainment Software Ratings Board to avoid an "Adults Only" rating; and (2) impose the maximum penalty possible if a deception was committed.

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Jul 26, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8987)
Jul 26, 2005

Introduced in Senate

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