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S 1836 111th Congress Senate

Internet Freedom Act of 2009

Official title: A bill to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from further regulating the Internet.

Introduced: May 13, 2010 See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Administrative law and regulatory proceduresFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 22, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct 22, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10702-10703)
Oct 22, 2009
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action October 22, 2009

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Internet Freedom Act of 2009 - Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from proposing, promulgating, or issuing any regulations with regard to the Internet or IP-enabled services.

Makes such prohibition non-applicable to regulations that are determined necessary to: (1) prevent damage to U.S. national security; (2) ensure public safety; (3) assist or facilitate any actions taken by federal and state law enforcement agencies; or (4) ensure the solvency of the Universal Service Fund.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3924 Related bill Real Stimulus Act of 2009
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Cornyn, John
Texas · May 13, 2010
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1836: Internet Freedom Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-S-1836/
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"S. 1836: Internet Freedom Act of 2009." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-S-1836/.
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