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S.J.Res. 34Became Law

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".

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What it doesSummary public law (Apr 3, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services." The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1) applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information.

What just happenedApr 3, 2017

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ](R-AZ)Sponsor
24 cosponsors24 R
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  1. Apr 3, 2017President

    Signed by President.

  2. Apr 3, 2017BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Mar 30, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Mar 30, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Mar 28, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  6. Mar 28, 2017FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 205 (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H2489)

  7. Mar 28, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 205 (Roll no. 202).(text: CR H2489)

  8. Mar 28, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2503-2504)

  9. Mar 28, 2017FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J.Res. 34, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.

  10. Mar 28, 2017FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. Mar 28, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 34.

  12. Mar 28, 2017FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

  13. Mar 28, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 230. (consideration: CR H2489-2501)

  14. Mar 28, 2017FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 230 passed House.

  15. Mar 27, 2017FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 230 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

  16. Mar 23, 2017FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  17. Mar 23, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Mar 23, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  19. Mar 23, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 94. (text: CR S1955)

  20. Mar 23, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 94.(text: CR S1955)

  21. Mar 23, 2017Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1942-1955)

  22. Mar 22, 2017Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1925-1929, S1935-1940)

  23. Mar 22, 2017Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1925)

  24. Mar 15, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.

  25. Mar 15, 2017Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  26. Mar 15, 2017Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  27. Mar 7, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  28. Mar 7, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawApr 3, 201749

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services." The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1) applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information.

Passed House without amendmentMar 28, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services." The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1) applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information.

Passed Senate without amendmentMar 23, 201782

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services." The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1) applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information.

Introduced in SenateMar 7, 2017

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services." The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1) applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information.

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