HR 1580 113th Congress House

To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance.

Introduced: April 16, 2013 See on congress.gov

International Affairs International organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media

Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps

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Passed Senate

To President

Became law

May 15, 2013

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

May 14, 2013

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

May 14, 2013

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 145). (text: CR H2582)

May 14, 2013

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2587)

May 14, 2013

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.

May 14, 2013

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1580.

May 14, 2013

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2582-2584)

May 14, 2013

Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

May 3, 2013

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 21.

May 3, 2013

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-50.

Apr 17, 2013

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Apr 17, 2013

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Apr 16, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Apr 16, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Apr 16, 2013

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
May 14, 2013	House · vote #145	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Passed	413–0	See who voted →

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Latest action May 15, 2013

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

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Declares that it is the policy of the United States to preserve and advance the successful multistakeholder model (under which the private sector, civil society, academia, and individual users operate in an environment where information flows free from government control over content or the freedom of expression) that governs the Internet.

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Committees of jurisdiction 3

Communications and Technology Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Energy and Commerce Committee
Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 23