H.R. 4862 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2005
H.R. 4862 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 2, 2006, sponsored by John Campbell with 45 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 2, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 45
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2005 [sic] - Amends the Internet Tax Freedom Act to make permanent the ban on state taxation of Internet access and on multiple or discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce. Repeals provisions permitting states with Internet tax laws enacted prior to the ban on Internet taxes to continue enforcing such laws.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Campbell (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 43 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 2, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Mar 2, 2006)
Other Science, Technology, Communications bills in the 109th Congress
- S. 714: Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005
- S. 1282: A bill to amend the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 to strike the privatization criteria for…
- S. 1281: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2005
- S. 193: Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2005
- H.R. 5136: National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006
- S. 2653: Call Home Act of 2006
- H.R. 29: SPY ACT
- S. 211: Calling for 2-1-1 Act of 2005
- S. 241: A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as…
- S. 432: Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2005
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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