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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 27, 2019Science, Technology, Communications
S. 918

E-FRONTIER Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Jul 25, 2019)

Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet in Every Respect Act or the E-FRONTIER Act

This bill constrains the President and executive agencies from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail service on a broadband network unless given authority to do so by Congress.

The Government Accountability Office must study and report on potential threats facing U.S. broadband networks from China, Iran, Russia, and other foreign adversaries and the risks of using foreign equipment and services in U.S. broadband networks.

What just happenedJul 25, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 164.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 25, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 164.

  2. Jul 25, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. With written report No. 116-66.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Jul 25, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. With written report No. 116-66.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  4. Apr 3, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  5. Mar 27, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. Mar 27, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateJul 25, 201925

Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet in Every Respect Act or the E-FRONTIER Act

This bill constrains the President and executive agencies from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail service on a broadband network unless given authority to do so by Congress.

The Government Accountability Office must study and report on potential threats facing U.S. broadband networks from China, Iran, Russia, and other foreign adversaries and the risks of using foreign equipment and services in U.S. broadband networks.

Introduced in SenateMar 27, 2019

Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet in Every Respect Act or the E-FRONTIER Act

This bill constrains the President and executive agencies from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail service on a broadband network unless given authority to do so by Congress.

The Government Accountability Office must study and report on potential threats facing U.S. broadband networks from China, Iran, Russia, and other foreign adversaries and the risks of using foreign equipment and services in U.S. broadband networks.

E-FRONTIER Act — Informed