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H.J. Res. 153 118th Congress House

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…

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Official title: 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: Robert E. Latta Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications
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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
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 Latest action May 31, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

 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.)

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Republican 8
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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Jun 12, 2024
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Balderson, Troy
Ohio · Jun 12, 2024
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Jun 12, 2024
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Fulcher, Russ
Idaho · Jun 12, 2024
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Joyce, John
Pennsylvania · Jun 12, 2024
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Pfluger, August
Texas · Jun 12, 2024
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Jun 12, 2024
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Jun 12, 2024
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 153: 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".. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-153/
MLA
"H.J. Res. 153: 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".." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-153/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.J. Res. 153, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-153/.
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[H.J. Res. 153: 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".](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HJRES-153/)
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