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HR 1006 116th Congress House

Open Internet Act of 2019

Official title: To amend title I of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for internet openness, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 2, 2019 Introduced by: Latta, Robert E. Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairs
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication
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Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 6, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 6, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Open Internet Act of 2019

This bill prohibits a provider of broadband internet access service from taking certain actions to restrict content and requires the Federal Communications Commission to enforce such obligations.

Specifically, the bill bars a broadband internet provider from (1) blocking lawful content, applications, or services; (2) prohibiting the use of non-harmful devices; and (3) discriminating in transmitting lawful internet traffic. Additionally, a provider is required to disclose accurate and relevant information regarding price, performance, and network management practices sufficient for consumers to make informed choices and for providers of content, applications, services, and devices to develop and market new internet offerings.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 1101 Related bill To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmfu…
  • HR 1096 Related bill Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Republican 7
R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2019
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Apr 10, 2019
Olson, Pete
· Apr 9, 2019
Wenstrup, Brad
· Apr 9, 2019
 R
Balderson, Troy
Ohio · Apr 8, 2019
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Apr 8, 2019
Brooks, Susan
· Apr 8, 2019
Burgess, Michael
· Apr 8, 2019
CHABOT, STEVE
· Apr 4, 2019
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Apr 4, 2019
Bucshon, Larry
· Apr 2, 2019
Gianforte, Greg
· Apr 2, 2019
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Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · Apr 2, 2019
Johnson, Bill
· Apr 2, 2019
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Mar 28, 2019
Long, Billy
· Mar 27, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1006: Open Internet Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1006/
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"H.R. 1006: Open Internet Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1006/.
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H.R. 1006, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1006/.
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