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HR 3458 111th Congress House

Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009

Official title: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a national broadband policy, safeguard consumer rights, spur investment and innovation, and for related purposes.

Introduced: November 18, 2009 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCompetition and antitrustComputers and information technologyConsumer affairs
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaUser charges and fees
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Became law
Sep 8, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Sep 8, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.
Jul 31, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 31, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 8, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to set the policy of the United States regarding various aspects of the Internet, including access, consumer choice, competition, ability to use or offer content, applications, and services, discriminatory favoritism, and capacity.

Makes it the duty of each Internet access service provider to: (1) not block, interfere with, discriminate against, impair, or degrade the ability of any person to use an Internet access service; (2) not impose certain charges on any Internet content, service, or application provider; (3) not prevent or obstruct a user from attaching or using any lawful device in conjunction with such service, provided the device does not harm the provider's network; (4) offer Internet access service to any requesting person; (5) not provide or sell to any content, application, or service provider any offering that prioritizes traffic over that of other such providers; and (6) not install or use network features, functions, or capabilities that impede or hinder compliance with these duties.

Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promulgate related rules.

Prohibits construing this Act to prohibit an Internet access provider from engaging in reasonable network management.

Requires the FCC to: (1) promulgate rules to ensure that an Internet access service provider does not require a consumer, as a condition on the purchase of any Internet access service, to purchase any other service or offering; and (2) take certain actions, including regarding private transmission capacity services.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3458: Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3458/
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"H.R. 3458: Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3458/.
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H.R. 3458, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3458/.
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