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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · May 16, 2018
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Restoring Internet Freedom." The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated "information service"; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules.
People & committees
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D–MA
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Held at the desk.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97. (text: CR S2709)
Senate roll call 97 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97.(text: CR S2709)
Senate roll call 97 · Individual votesMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2698-2709)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96.
Senate roll call 96 · Individual votesMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2698)
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-322.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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