A bill to amend section 1464 of title 18, United States Code, relating to broadcasting obscene language, and for other purposes.
Cable-Porn and Dial-a-Porn Control Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to include communication by means of television or cable television within the prohibition against broadcasting obscene language. Prohibits the distribution or the production of any indecent or profane material by means of radio, television, or cable television. Raises the fine to not more than $50,000.
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to revise the provisions prohibiting obscene phone calls. Permits a civil penalty to be imposed of not more than $50,000. Allows a court, upon petition and a proper showing, to issue a preliminary injunction against such communications. Eliminates as a defense to a violation that access to the prohibited communications was restricted to persons 18 years of age or older.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Committee on Judiciary. Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Law for a period not to exceed 60 calendar days, and that if at such time the Subcommittee on Criminal Law has not acted on S. 1090, the Subcommittee shall be immediately discharged from further consideration thereof.
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Federal Communications Commission.
Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Federal Communications Commission.
Subcommittee on Criminal Law. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-586.
Committee on Judiciary. Subcommittee on Criminal Law discharged from further consideration.
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