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HJRES 153 118th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom".

Introduced: May 23, 2024 Introduced by: Latta, Robert E. Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 31, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
May 23, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 23, 2024
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) titled Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom and published on May 22, 2024. The rule classifies broadband internet as a telecommunications service for purposes of FCC regulation and prohibits broadband providers from blocking or slowing traffic to lawful content and from engaging in paid prioritization arrangements. (These provisions are commonly referred to as net neutrality rules.)

What's happening now May 31, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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