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Commending Google Inc. and other companies for advocating for an uncensored Internet, adhering to free speech principles, and keeping the Internet open for users worldwide.

Introduced: July 13, 2010 See on congress.gov

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Commends Google Inc. and other companies for advocating for an uncensored Internet, adhering to free speech principles, and keeping the Internet open for users worldwide.

Encourages other companies and institutions to protect freedom of speech and monitor cybersecurity issues around the world by encouraging their participation in the Global Network Initiative.

Calls on the President, Secretary of State, and the U.S. Trade Representative to make Internet access for lawful uses an important part of U.S. foreign policy.

What's happening now July 13, 2010

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Foster, Bill

Illinois · Jul 13, 2010

Kilroy, Mary Jo

· Jul 13, 2010

Welch, Peter

Vermont · Jul 13, 2010

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1512: Commending Google Inc. and other companies for advocating for an uncensored Internet, adhering to free speech principles, and keeping the Internet open for users worldwide.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1512/

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"H. Res. 1512: Commending Google Inc. and other companies for advocating for an uncensored Internet, adhering to free speech principles, and keeping the Internet open for users worldwide.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-1512/.

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