S 918
116th Congress
Senate
Science, Technology, Communications
Asia
China
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Government studies and investigations
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Iran
Middle East
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
Subversive activities
Telephone and wireless communication
E-FRONTIER Act
Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 25, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 164.
Jul 25, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. With written report No. 116-66.
Apr 3, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Mar 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 27, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet in Every Respect Act or the E-FRONTIER Act
This bill constrains the President and executive agencies from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail service on a broadband network unless given authority to do so by Congress.
The Government Accountability Office must study and report on potential threats facing U.S. broadband networks from China, Iran, Russia, and other foreign adversaries and the risks of using foreign equipment and services in U.S. broadband networks.
What's happening now
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 164.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
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