S. 193 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2005
S. 193 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jan 26, 2005, sponsored by Sam Brownback with 27 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 26, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 27
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 109-235
What it does
Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2005 - 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 profane…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sam Brownback (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 26, 2005
- Passed the SenateMay 18, 2006
- Passed the HouseJun 7, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentJun 8, 2006
- Became lawJun 15, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-235. (Jun 15, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jun 7, 2006 · Passed379–35
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Broadcast Decency Enforcement ActHouse · Jun 7, 2006
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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