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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 "Restoring…

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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 "Restoring Internet Freedom".

Introduced: February 27, 2018 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 16, 2018
Held at the desk.
May 16, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 16, 2018
Received in the House.
May 16, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97. (text: CR S2709)
May 16, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97.(text: CR S2709)
May 16, 2018
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2698-2709)
May 16, 2018
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96.
May 16, 2018
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2698)
May 15, 2018
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-322.
May 9, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.
May 9, 2018
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Feb 27, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 27, 2018
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 May 16, 2018

Held at the desk.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 31
All 31 Democratic 29 Independent 2
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Feb 27, 2018
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Feb 27, 2018
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Feb 27, 2018
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Feb 27, 2018
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Feb 27, 2018
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Feb 27, 2018
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Feb 27, 2018
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Feb 27, 2018
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Feb 27, 2018
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Feb 27, 2018
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Hassan, Margaret Wood
New Hampshire · Feb 27, 2018
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Feb 27, 2018
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Feb 27, 2018
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Feb 27, 2018
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Feb 27, 2018
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Feb 27, 2018
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Feb 27, 2018
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Feb 27, 2018
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Feb 27, 2018
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Feb 27, 2018
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Feb 27, 2018
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Feb 27, 2018
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Feb 27, 2018
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Feb 27, 2018
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Feb 27, 2018
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Feb 27, 2018
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Feb 27, 2018
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Feb 27, 2018
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Feb 27, 2018
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Feb 27, 2018
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Feb 27, 2018
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 52: 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 "Restoring Internet Freedom".. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SJRES-52/
MLA
"S.J. Res. 52: 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 "Restoring Internet Freedom".." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SJRES-52/.
Bluebook (legal)
S.J. Res. 52, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SJRES-52/.
Markdown link
[S.J. Res. 52: 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 "Restoring Internet Freedom".](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SJRES-52/)
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