HR 1096 116th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Telecommunication rates and fees Telephone and wireless communication User charges and fees

Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019

Introduced: February 7, 2019 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 2 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Feb 7, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Feb 7, 2019

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019

This bill establishes transparency requirements for a provider of broadband internet service and prohibits a provider from taking certain actions to restrict content.

Specifically, the bill requires a broadband internet provider to disclose accurate management practices, performance information, and commercial terms sufficient for consumers to make informed choices and for entrepreneurs and small businesses to develop, market, and maintain new internet offerings. Additionally a provider is barred from (1) blocking lawful content, applications, or services; (2) prohibiting the use of non-harmful devices; (3) throttling lawful internet traffic; or (4) engaging in paid prioritization.

What's happening now February 7, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees of jurisdiction 1