Bill Would Study Impact of Violent Video Games on Children
The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary has triggered calls for more than just gun regulation, putting violent video games and programming again in the spotlight. Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) introduced a bill today that calls for the National Academy of Sciences to study the impact of violent video games and violent video programming on children.
SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Convergent TV Bill Would Study Impact of Violent Video Games on Children Rockefeller introduces proposal as a response to Sandy Hook tragedy By Katy Bachman The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary has triggered calls for more than just gun regulation, putting violent video games and programming again in the spotlight. Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) introduced a bill today that calls for the National Academy of Sciences to study the impact of violent video games and violent video programming on children. As chairman of the powerful Senate Commerce Committee, Rockefeller has some pull in getting his bill before it. This bill could see immediate action because he is "hot lining" it, meaning that if no one objects it goes up for a vote on the floor. Rockefeller's bill as currently drafted would direct the Federal Trade Commission and Federal Communications Commission to arrange with the NAS to conduct a comprehensive study into whether violent games and violent programming have an impact on children. Katy Bachman Recommended videos ADWEEK Branded Read More A Look Inside the 2026 TikTok Partner Innovation Awards Isobel Sita-Lumsden, Global Head of Business Marketing, TikTok The Hidden Engine of Modern Marketing By SAS The New Playbook for Streaming TV Ads By Philo The Media Plan Is Dead for Healthcare Marketing Kamya Elawadhi, Co-Founder and President, Doceree The Latest Newsletters ADWEEK Daily Your 5-minute morning advantage. ADWEEK Daily delivers the most important headlines in marketing, media, and tech—every weekday. AI, Tech & Money AI, commerce, M&A—this is where media and marketing intersect with money. Sign up for Tech & Money and follow the power shifts that matter. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . You may opt-out anytime by clicking 'unsubscribe' from the newsletter or from your account. Email SIGN UP FOR FREE Loading... Select ADWEEK as one of your favorite sources and stay up to date on our latest content.