To permit the television industry to conduct certain activities relating to promoting improvements in television broadcast programming and to avoiding improper advertising practices during such programming.
Television Self-Regulation Act of 1989 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to exempt from Federal antitrust laws any joint discussion or agreement by or among persons in the television industry for the limited purpose of developing standards designed to promote creative television programming and honest, responsible television advertising.
Authorizes the Federal Communications Commission to consider, in the context of television broadcast license renewals, compliance with any voluntary guidelines resulting from such discussions.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
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