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HR 5273 109th Congress House

Network Neutrality Act of 2006

Official title: To promote open broadband networks and innovation, foster electronic commerce, and safeguard consumer access to online content and services.

Introduced: May 11, 2006 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 15, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
May 2, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 2, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E680-681)
May 2, 2006
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 15, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Network Neutrality Act of 2006 - States that it is the policy of the United States to, among other things, maintain the freedom to use broadband telecommunications networks, including the Internet, without interference from network operators.

Outlines specified duties of broadband network providers to ensure broadband network neutrality, including the duty to: (1) enable users to utilize their broadband service to access all lawful content, applications, and services available over broadband networks, including the Internet; and (2) not block, impair, degrade, discriminate against, or interfere with the ability of any person to utilize their broadband service for lawful purposes. Provides exceptions for providers, including implementing reasonable measures to manage its networks and protect network security.

Provides for implementation and enforcement of this Act through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 3 Independent 1
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · May 11, 2006
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · May 11, 2006
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · May 3, 2006
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · May 3, 2006
Watson, Diane
· May 3, 2006
BOUCHER, RICK
· May 2, 2006
INSLEE, JAY
· May 2, 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5273: Network Neutrality Act of 2006. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5273/
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"H.R. 5273: Network Neutrality Act of 2006." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5273/.
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H.R. 5273, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5273/.
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