H.R. 1120 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007
H.R. 1120 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 16, 2007, sponsored by Mark Kirk with 95 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 95
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require schools and libraries that receive universal service support to enforce a policy that: (1) prohibits access to a commercial social networking website or chat room unless used for an educational purpose with adult supervision; and (2) protects against access to visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Kirk (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 89 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6408-6409) (Jun 18, 2007)
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Committees
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