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HR 1096 116th Congress House

Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019

Official title: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for open internet requirements for providers of broadband internet access service.

Introduced: April 8, 2019 See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelecommunication rates and fees
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Feb 7, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 7, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 7, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

 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.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 1006 Related bill Open Internet Act of 2019
  • HR 1101 Related bill To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmfu…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 24
All 24 Republican 13
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2019
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Newhouse, Dan
Washington · Apr 15, 2019
 R
Reschenthaler, Guy
Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2019
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Apr 10, 2019
Hartzler, Vicky
· Apr 9, 2019
 R
Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Apr 9, 2019
Olson, Pete
· Apr 9, 2019
Reed, Tom
· Apr 9, 2019
 R
Balderson, Troy
Ohio · Apr 8, 2019
Brooks, Susan
· Apr 8, 2019
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Apr 8, 2019
 R
Curtis, John R.
Utah · Apr 8, 2019
Gonzalez, Anthony
· Apr 8, 2019
Herrera Beutler, Jaime
· Apr 8, 2019
Holding, George
· Apr 8, 2019
Hurd, Will
· Apr 8, 2019
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Apr 8, 2019
Burgess, Michael
· Apr 3, 2019
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Apr 3, 2019
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Apr 3, 2019
Bucshon, Larry
· Apr 2, 2019
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Stauber, Pete
Minnesota · Apr 2, 2019
Long, Billy
· Mar 27, 2019
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Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Mar 27, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1096: Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1096/
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"H.R. 1096: Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-1096/.
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