S. 602 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007
S. 602 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Feb 15, 2007, sponsored by Mark L. Pryor with 6 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 15, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 110-452
What it does
Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007 - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to initiate a notice of inquiry to consider measures to examine: (1) the existence and availability of advanced blocking technologies that are compatible with various communications devices or platforms; (2) methods of encouraging the development, deployment, and use of such technology by parents that do not affect the packaging or pricing of…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark L. Pryor (D-AR). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 15, 2007
- Passed the SenateOct 1, 2008
- Passed the HouseOct 3, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentNov 21, 2008
- Became lawDec 2, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-452. (Dec 2, 2008)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
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