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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 8, 2019Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 1644

Save the Internet Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary passed house (Apr 10, 2019)

Save the Internet Act of 2019

This bill updates the regulatory framework for broadband access. Specifically, the bill repeals a 2017 order adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that classifies broadband internet access service as an information service, therefore placing it under Federal Trade Commission authority. The order also expands the public transparency rules and preempts local and state laws that conflict with the regulatory framework.

The bill restores a 2015 FCC order, which classifies both mobile and fixed broadband internet access services as telecommunications services, therefore placing the services under FCC authority. Additionally, the bill would create a general conduct standard and restore regulations, including those that prohibit blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization.

The bill establishes an exception for small businesses to certain transparency requirements relating to performance characteristics and network practices, and it directs the FCC to engage with tribal stakeholders regarding broadband access service challenges on tribal lands.

Among other reports, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on

  • the internet ecosystem,
  • the importance of open internet rules to vulnerable communities,
  • broadband internet access service competition,
  • high-speed infrastructure,
  • challenges to accurate broadband mapping, and
  • the benefits of stand-alone broadband.

What just happenedApr 29, 2019

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18](D-PA)Sponsor
197 cosponsors197 D
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  1. Apr 29, 2019Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.

  2. Apr 11, 2019Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  3. Apr 10, 2019FloorH38310

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

  4. Apr 10, 2019FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 167).

  5. Apr 10, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 167).

  6. Apr 10, 2019FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 166).

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  7. Apr 10, 2019FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

  8. Apr 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walden motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add at the end of the bill the following new section entitled "Rule of Construction Regarding Internet Tax Freedom Act".

  9. Apr 10, 2019FloorH36100

    Mr. Walden moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3237)

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. Apr 10, 2019FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. Apr 10, 2019FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1644.

  12. Apr 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McAdams amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle (PA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  13. Apr 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McAdams amendment No. 12.

  14. Apr 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Spanberger amendment No. 11.

  15. Apr 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 10.

  16. Apr 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Trone amendment No. 9.

  17. Apr 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stanton amendment No. 8.

  18. Apr 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davids (KS) amendment No. 7.

  19. Apr 10, 2019FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  20. Apr 10, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3224-3239)

  21. Apr 9, 2019FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1644 as unfinished business.

  22. Apr 9, 2019FloorH32341

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  23. Apr 9, 2019FloorH32340

    Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved that the committee rise.

  24. Apr 9, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wexton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  25. Apr 9, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wexton amendment No. 6.

  26. Apr 9, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 5.

  27. Apr 9, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Delgado amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  28. Apr 9, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 4.

  29. Apr 9, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment No. 3.

  30. Apr 9, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 2.

  31. Apr 9, 2019FloorH8D000

    Subsequently, the Committee resumed its sitting.

  32. Apr 9, 2019FloorH8D000

    The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message.

  33. Apr 9, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 1.

  34. Apr 9, 2019FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1644.

  35. Apr 9, 2019FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Andre Carson to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  36. Apr 9, 2019FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 294 and Rule XVIII.

  37. Apr 9, 2019FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1644 and H.R. 2021. Measure will be considered read. Rule provides for the previous question to be considered as ordered without intervening motions for both measures except for one hour of debate; one motion to recommit is allowed for both measures. The rule provides for adoption of H.Res. 293. The rule provides for proceedings during the period of April 11, 2019, through April 26, 2019.

  38. Apr 9, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3169-3185; text: CR H3178-3179)

  39. Apr 5, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 15.

  40. Apr 5, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-34.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  41. Apr 5, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-34.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  42. Apr 3, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 22.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  43. Apr 3, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  44. Mar 26, 2019Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 11 .

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  45. Mar 26, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  46. Mar 12, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  47. Mar 9, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Communications and Technology Subcommittee
  48. Mar 8, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  49. Mar 8, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  50. Mar 8, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseApr 10, 201953

Save the Internet Act of 2019

This bill updates the regulatory framework for broadband access. Specifically, the bill repeals a 2017 order adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that classifies broadband internet access service as an information service, therefore placing it under Federal Trade Commission authority. The order also expands the public transparency rules and preempts local and state laws that conflict with the regulatory framework.

The bill restores a 2015 FCC order, which classifies both mobile and fixed broadband internet access services as telecommunications services, therefore placing the services under FCC authority. Additionally, the bill would create a general conduct standard and restore regulations, including those that prohibit blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization.

The bill establishes an exception for small businesses to certain transparency requirements relating to performance characteristics and network practices, and it directs the FCC to engage with tribal stakeholders regarding broadband access service challenges on tribal lands.

Among other reports, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on

  • the internet ecosystem,
  • the importance of open internet rules to vulnerable communities,
  • broadband internet access service competition,
  • high-speed infrastructure,
  • challenges to accurate broadband mapping, and
  • the benefits of stand-alone broadband.
Reported to HouseApr 5, 20197

Save the Internet Act of 2019

This bill updates the regulatory framework for broadband access. Specifically, the bill repeals a 2017 order adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that classifies broadband internet access service as an information service, therefore placing it under Federal Trade Commission authority. The order also expands the public transparency rules and preempts local and state laws that conflict with the regulatory framework.

The bill restores a 2015 FCC order, which classifies both mobile and fixed broadband internet access services as telecommunications services, therefore placing the services under FCC authority. Additionally, the bill would create a general conduct standard and restore regulations, including those that prohibit blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization.

Introduced in HouseMar 8, 2019

Save the Internet Act of 2019

This bill updates the regulatory framework for broadband access. Specifically, the bill repeals a 2017 order adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that classifies broadband internet access service as an information service, therefore placing it under Federal Trade Commission authority. The order also expands the public transparency rules and preempts local and state laws that conflict with the regulatory framework.

The bill restores a 2015 FCC order, which classifies both mobile and fixed broadband internet access services as telecommunications services, therefore placing the services under FCC authority. Additionally, the bill would create a general conduct standard and restore regulations, including those that prohibit blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization.

Save the Internet Act of 2019 — Informed