US HB4204 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 19 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-03-19 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 19 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-03-19 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to issue regulations requiring that a warning label stating that "exposure to violent video games has been linked to aggressive behavior" be placed on the packaging of any video game that is rated E (Everyone), Everyone 10+ (Everyone 10 and older), T (Teen), M (Mature), or A (Adult) by the Entertainment 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. Frank Wolf [R-VA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-19 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
Same As/Similar To
HB400 (Related) 2011-02-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
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/4204/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr4204/BILLS-112hr4204ih.pdf |
