Mr. Yee Goes to Washington

No, it's not a re-make of a Frank Capra film.

Assembly Speaker pro Tem Leland Yee, architect of California's contested video game law, has accepted an invitation to testify later this month before the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Property Rights.

Yee was asked to appear by Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI) and Sam Brownback (R-KS). The hearing, listed as "State Regulation of Violent Video Games and the First Amendment," will feature a variety of nationally recognized political, legal and medical figures.

"I look forward to working with Congress as they examine legislation to protect children and families," said Yee. "Clearly, violent video games have become a national issue and I applaud Congress for taking a serious look at ways we can help parents raise healthier kids."

In addition to Brownback (Chair) and Feingold (Ranking Minority Member), the Subcommittee consists of Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Ted Kennedy (D-MA), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Arlen Specter (R-PA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC ), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Tom Coburn (R-OK).

The hearing is scheduled to take place on March 29, 2006.