HR 1212
114th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Competition and antitrust
Consumer affairs
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication
Internet Freedom Act
Introduced: March 3, 2015
Introduced by:
Blackburn, Marsha
Republican
· Tennessee
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 6, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 3, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 3, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Internet Freedom Act
Nullifies the rule adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on February 26, 2015, relating to the reclassification of broadband Internet access service as a telecommunications service.
Prohibits the FCC from reissuing such rule in substantially the same form, or from issuing a new rule that is substantially the same, unless the rule is specifically authorized by a law enacted after enactment of this Act.
Exempts any rule that the FCC determines is necessary for national security, public safety, or assistance to law enforcement.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Committees of jurisdiction
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