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H.R. 1580

To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Declares that it is the policy of the United States to preserve and advance the successful multistakeholder model (under which the private sector, civil society, academia, and individual users operate in an environment where information flows free from government control over content or the freedom of expression) that governs the Internet.

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2](R-OR)Sponsor
32 cosponsors6 D26 R
32cosponsors2committees18actions3subjects
  • Referred in SenateMay 15, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseMay 14, 2013
  • Reported in HouseMay 3, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseApr 16, 2013
  1. IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  2. FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 145). (text: CR H2582)

  4. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 145).(text: CR H2582)

  5. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2587)

  6. FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1580.

  8. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2582-2584)

  9. FloorH30300

    Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. CalendarsH12420

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 21.

  11. CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-50.

  12. Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-50.

  13. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  14. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

  16. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  17. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

May 14, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Declares that it is the policy of the United States to preserve and advance the successful multistakeholder model (under which the private sector, civil society, academia, and individual users operate in an environment where information flows free from government control over content or the freedom of expression) that governs the Internet.

May 3, 201379

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Declares that it is the policy of the United States to preserve and advance the successful multistakeholder model (under which the private sector, civil society, academia, and individual users operate in an environment where information flows free from government control over content or the freedom of expression) that governs the Internet.

Apr 16, 2013

Declares that it is the policy of the United States to preserve and advance the successful multistakeholder model (under which the private sector, civil society, academia, and individual users operate in an environment where information flows free from government control over content or the freedom of expression) that governs the Internet.

To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance. — Informed