H.R. 3717 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004
H.R. 3717 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 21, 2004, sponsored by Fred Upton with 145 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 145
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that if the violator of the terms and conditions of any Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license, permit, or certificate is either a broadcast station licensee or permittee or an applicant for a broadcast license, permit, or certificate, and such violator is determined by the FCC to have broadcast obscene, indecent, or…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Fred Upton (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 110 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 21, 2004
- Passed the HouseMar 11, 2004
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 464. (Mar 26, 2004)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Mar 11, 2004 · Passed391–22
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004House · Mar 11, 2004
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