Skip to main content
HR 1580 113th Congress House International Affairs International organizations and cooperation Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media

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

Introduced: April 16, 2013 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
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
Passed/agreed to in House: 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
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 17, 2013
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 14, 2013 House · vote #145 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 4130 See who voted →
 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.

What's happening now May 15, 2013

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 3