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US politicians are proposing a tough new law aimed at cracking down on indecency and bad language on US TV, according to a report on BBC online.

Fines of up to $500 000 could be imposed each time broadcasters transmit nudity or profanities — though no mention has been made of on-screen violence.

The proposal also seeks to revoke a broadcaster's licence should three violations be committed.

The exposure of Janet Jackson's breast at last year's Superbowl landed CBS with a $550 000 fine, even though the event was broadcast live.

Entertainers could also be liable for fines under the proposed legisation from both US politicians and officials from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the BBC reports.

A Republican senator from Kansas, Sam Brownbeck, will call for a maximum $3-million fine for repeated violations.

Currently, the maximum fine is $32 500.

Certain broadcasters, like Fox, claim the material they carry does not violate indecency laws and is protected under the right to free speech.