SJRES 34 115th Congress Senate 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 Marketing and advertising Right of privacy Telephone and wireless communication

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".

Introduced: March 7, 2017 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 26 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Apr 3, 2017

Became Public Law No: 115-22.

Apr 3, 2017

Signed by President.

Mar 30, 2017

Presented to President.

Mar 28, 2017

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

Mar 28, 2017

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 205 (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H2489)

Mar 28, 2017

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 205 (Roll no. 202).(text: CR H2489)

Mar 28, 2017

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2503-2504)

Mar 28, 2017

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J.Res. 34, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.

Mar 28, 2017

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Mar 28, 2017

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 34.

Mar 28, 2017

Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

Mar 28, 2017

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 230. (consideration: CR H2489-2501)

Mar 28, 2017

Rule H. Res. 230 passed House.

Mar 27, 2017

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 230 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

Mar 23, 2017

Held at the desk.

Mar 23, 2017

Received in the House.

Mar 23, 2017

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar 23, 2017

Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 94. (text: CR S1955)

Mar 23, 2017

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 94.(text: CR S1955)

Mar 23, 2017

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1942-1955)

Mar 22, 2017

Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1925-1929, S1935-1940)

Mar 22, 2017

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1925)

Mar 15, 2017

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.

Mar 15, 2017

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

Mar 7, 2017

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

Mar 7, 2017

Introduced in Senate

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Mar 28, 2017	House · vote #202	On Passage	Passed	215–205	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.)

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services." The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1) applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information.

What's happening now April 3, 2017

Became Public Law No: 115-22.

Committees of jurisdiction 1