US HB400 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on January 24 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 24 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Committee
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. Grace Napolitano [D-CA] | Rep. Frank Wolf [R-VA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-01 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. |
| 2011-01-24 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
Same As/Similar To
HB4204 (Related) 2012-03-19 - 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/112th-congress/house-bill/400/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr400/BILLS-112hr400ih.pdf |
