118th Congress Science, Technology, Communications
H.J.Res. 153: Disapproval of Federal Communications Commission rule: Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom
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".
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Summary
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.)
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
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Cosponsors
- Rick Allen R-GA
- Troy Balderson R-OH
- Earl Carter R-GA
- Russ Fulcher R-ID
- John Joyce R-PA
- August Pfluger R-TX
- Tim Walberg R-MI
- Randy Weber R-TX
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History
- Introduced in the House by Robert Latta.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.