HJRES 129
115th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".
Introduced: February 27, 2018
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Became law
Mar 2, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Feb 27, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 27, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Restoring Internet Freedom." The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated "information service"; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Committees of jurisdiction
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