H.J.Res. 129 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".
H.J.Res. 129 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 27, 2018, sponsored by Michael F. Doyle with 171 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 171
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
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 di…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael F. Doyle (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 171 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (Mar 2, 2018)
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