[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 376 Engrossed in House (EH)]
H. Res. 376
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
July 25, 2005.
Whereas the video game ``Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'' was given a rating of
``Mature'' by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board;
Whereas the game contains sexually explicit content that is accessible by
consumers but that appears to have been hidden from the ratings board in
order to avoid the game receiving an ``Adults Only'' rating;
Whereas the Entertainment Software Ratings Board took swift action in
investigating the matter and revoked the ``Mature'' rating, ensuring any
future sales of ``Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'' will be under an
``Adults Only'' rating; and
Whereas the publisher of the video game, Rockstar Games, may have intentionally
deceived the ratings board and consumers: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that--
(1) the Federal Trade Commission should investigate the publication
of the video game ``Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'' to determine if the
publisher, Rockstar Games, intentionally deceived the Entertainment
Software Ratings Board to avoid an ``Adults-Only'' rating; and
(2) if the Commission determines Rockstar Games to have committed
such deception or fraud, the Commission should apply the toughest of
penalties.
Attest:
Clerk.