A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Trade Commission should investigate the publication of the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" to determine if the publisher deceived the Entertainment Software Ratings Board to avoid an "Adults Only" rating.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8987)
Congressional Research Service
Official summary
Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 26, 2005
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Federal Trade Commission should: (1) investigate the publication of the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" to determine if the publisher, Rockstar Games, deceived the Entertainment Software Ratings Board to avoid an "Adults Only" rating; and (2) impose the maximum penalty possible if a deception was committed.
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