Name: Children's Protection From Violent Programming Ac

Date:  1985 - 1995

Location:  North America

SubjectOther

MediumTelevision


Artist: All U.S. Television Networks

Confronting Bodies: Senator Daniel K. Inouye and Senator Ernest F. Hollings

Date of Action: 1993

Specific Location

Description of Artwork: Violence occurring on television during times frequently watched by children.

Description of Incident: Senator Ernest F. Hollings and Senator Daniel K. Inouye co-sponsored the Children's Protection from Violent Programming Act of 1993, which would ban the broadcast or cable transmission of violent programming during hours when children make up a substantial share of the audience.

Results of Incident: The act was still in committee when the article was published.

Source: New York Times, 11/23/93



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