H.R. 3687 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend section 1464 of title 18, United States Code, to provide for the punishment of certain profane broadcasts, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3687 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Dec 8, 2003, sponsored by Doug Ose with 42 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 8, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 42
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Amends the Federal criminal code provision prohibiting the broadcasting of obscene, indecent, or profane language to specify profane words.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Doug Ose (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 34 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 8, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (Jan 15, 2004)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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