US HB231 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: Introduced on January 7 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-01-14 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 7 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-01-14 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to issue regulations requiring that a specified warning label be placed on the packaging of any video game that is rated T (Teen) or higher by the Electronics Software Ratings Board.
Title
To require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content.
Sponsors
| Rep. Joe Baca [D-CA] | Rep. Chet Edwards [D-TX] | Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY] | Rep. Fortney Stark [D-CA] |
| Rep. Diane Watson [D-CA] | Rep. Frank Wolf [R-VA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. | |
| 2009-01-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Child safety and welfare
Commerce
Consumer affairs
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Internet and video services
Marketing and advertising
Product safety and quality
Violent crime
Child safety and welfare
Commerce
Consumer affairs
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Internet and video services
Marketing and advertising
Product safety and quality
Violent crime
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/231/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr231/BILLS-111hr231ih.pdf |
