Federal
Legislative Attempts
>Congress appears to still be interested in video game regulation.� These particular bills have been tabled, but we are sure to see similar
proposals in the coming sessions.
>Children Protection from Video Game Violence & Sexual Content Act (HR 2958) � Directs the FTC to
review the ESRB and to commission the GAO to study the impact of video games on minors. (Senate
companion bill: S.1902)
>Truth in Video Game Rating Act (S.568) � Requires the ESRB to review all content before assigning
ratings.� Introduced by Sam Brownback
(R-KS).�
>Video Game Decency Act of 2007 (HR 1531) � To prohibit deceptive acts in the content
rating of video games.� Result of the Hot Coffee mishap.�