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HR 780 111th Congress House

Student Internet Safety Act of 2009

Official title: To promote the safe use of the Internet by students, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 11, 2009 See on congress.gov
Education Child safety and welfareComputer security and identity theftCrimes against childrenEducation programs funding
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Elementary and secondary educationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPornography
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It never became law before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 17, 2009
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 16, 2009
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 16, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 16, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 341). (text: CR 06/15/2009 H6766)
Jun 16, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6846-6847)
Jun 15, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 15, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 780.
Jun 15, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6766-6767)
Jun 15, 2009
Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 28, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jan 28, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 16, 2009 House · vote #341 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 416–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 17, 2009

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Student Internet Safety Act of 2009 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow local educational agencies to use state subgrants under the Enhancing Education through Technology program and the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities program to develop and implement programs promoting safe internet use by students.

Includes among such programs, those that: (1) educate students about appropriate online behavior; (2) protect students against online predators, cyberbullying, or unwanted exposure to inappropriate material; or (3) promote parental involvement in their children's internet use.

 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Republican 7
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jun 12, 2009
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Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jun 12, 2009
McCarthy, Kevin
· Jun 12, 2009
 R
Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Jun 12, 2009
 R
Issa, Darrell
California · Jun 11, 2009
 R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Jun 11, 2009
Lee, Christopher
· Jun 11, 2009
 R
Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Jun 11, 2009
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jun 11, 2009
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 780: Student Internet Safety Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-780/
MLA
"H.R. 780: Student Internet Safety Act of 2009." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-780/.
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H.R. 780, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-780/.
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[H.R. 780: Student Internet Safety Act of 2009](https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-780/)
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