Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 18, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 1149
Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 18, 2021)
Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today Act or the CONNECT Act
This bill prohibits a state or political subdivision thereof from providing or selling broadband internet access service. Such provision or sale may continue if there is no more than one other commercial provider of broadband internet access that provides competition in a particular area.
What just happenedFeb 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7](R-MO)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 18, 2021
- Feb 19, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House