Internet Freedom Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 21, 2014)
Internet Freedom Act - Prohibits regulations adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the Report and Order in the matter of preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices (adopted December 21, 2010) from having any force or effect.
Prohibits the FCC from reissuing such regulations in substantially the same form, or from issuing new regulations that are substantially the same, unless such regulations are specifically authorized by a law enacted after the enactment of this Act.
Exempts from such prohibitions any regulations that the FCC determines are necessary to: (1) prevent damage to U.S. national security, (2) ensure public safety, or (3) assist or facilitate actions taken by a federal or state law enforcement agency.
What just happenedFeb 28, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 21, 2014
- Feb 28, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- Feb 21, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Feb 21, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 21, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House