S 1836
111th Congress
Senate
Science, Technology, Communications
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Internet Freedom Act of 2009
Introduced: October 22, 2009
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
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
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1