HR 1644
116th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Save the Internet Act of 2019
Introduced: March 8, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
48 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 29, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.
Apr 11, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Apr 10, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 10, 2019
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 167).
Apr 10, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 167).
Apr 10, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 166).
Apr 10, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walden motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add at the end of the bill the following new section entitled "Rule of Construction Regarding Internet Tax Freedom Act".
Apr 10, 2019
Mr. Walden moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3237)
Apr 10, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 10, 2019
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1644.
Apr 10, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McAdams amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle (PA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McAdams amendment No. 12.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Spanberger amendment No. 11.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 10.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Trone amendment No. 9.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stanton amendment No. 8.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davids (KS) amendment No. 7.
Apr 10, 2019
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Apr 10, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3224-3239)
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wexton amendment No. 6.
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 5.
Apr 9, 2019
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1644 as unfinished business.
Apr 9, 2019
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 9, 2019
Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved that the committee rise.
Apr 9, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wexton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 9, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Delgado amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 4.
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment No. 3.
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 2.
Apr 9, 2019
Subsequently, the Committee resumed its sitting.
Apr 9, 2019
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message.
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 1.
Apr 9, 2019
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1644.
Apr 9, 2019
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andre Carson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 9, 2019
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 294 and Rule XVIII.
Apr 9, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1644 and H.R. 2021. Measure will be considered read. Rule provides for the previous question to be considered as ordered without intervening motions for both measures except for one hour of debate; one motion to recommit is allowed for both measures. The rule provides for adoption of H.Res. 293. The rule provides for proceedings during the period of April 11, 2019, through April 26, 2019.
Apr 9, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3169-3185; text: CR H3178-3179)
Apr 5, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 15.
Apr 5, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-34.
Apr 3, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 22.
Apr 3, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 26, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 11 .
Mar 26, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 12, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2019 | House · vote #167 | On Passage | Passed | 232–190 | See who voted → |
| Apr 10, 2019 | House · vote #166 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 204–216 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Save the Internet Act of 2019
This bill updates the regulatory framework for broadband access. Specifically, the bill repeals a 2017 order adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that classifies broadband internet access service as an information service, therefore placing it under Federal Trade Commission authority. The order also expands the public transparency rules and preempts local and state laws that conflict with the regulatory framework.
The bill restores a 2015 FCC order, which classifies both mobile and fixed broadband internet access services as telecommunications services, therefore placing the services under FCC authority. Additionally, the bill would create a general conduct standard and restore regulations, including those that prohibit blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization.
The bill establishes an exception for small businesses to certain transparency requirements relating to performance characteristics and network practices, and it directs the FCC to engage with tribal stakeholders regarding broadband access service challenges on tribal lands.
Among other reports, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on
- the internet ecosystem,
- the importance of open internet rules to vulnerable communities,
- broadband internet access service competition,
- high-speed infrastructure,
- challenges to accurate broadband mapping, and
- the benefits of stand-alone broadband.
What's happening now
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.
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