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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 27, 2018Science, Technology, Communications
S.J.Res. 52

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 "Restoring Internet Freedom".

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (May 16, 2018)

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Restoring Internet Freedom." The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated "information service"; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules.

What just happenedMay 16, 2018

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
48 cosponsors46 D2 I
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  1. May 16, 2018FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. May 16, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  3. May 16, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. May 16, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97. (text: CR S2709)

  5. May 16, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97.(text: CR S2709)

  6. May 16, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2698-2709)

  7. May 16, 2018Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96.

  8. May 16, 2018Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2698)

  9. May 15, 2018Committee

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-322.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  10. May 9, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.

  11. May 9, 2018Discharge

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  12. May 9, 2018Committee14500

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  13. Feb 27, 2018IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  14. Feb 27, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentMay 16, 201882

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Restoring Internet Freedom." The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated "information service"; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules.

Introduced in SenateFeb 27, 2018

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Restoring Internet Freedom." The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated "information service"; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules.

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