A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.

Summary

Official

Expresses Congress's disapproval of the rule adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 21, 2010, relating to preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices. Prohibits such rule from having any force or effect.

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Bill Progress

Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill

Introduced(2/16/11)

Committee

Passed House

Passed Senate

President

Law

Sponsor

Mr. HUTCHISON

(R) TX

Cosponsors (20)

ENZI

(R) WY

Ayotte

(R) NH

DeMint

(R) SC

Alexander

(R) TN

Corker

(R) TN

Graham

Senate (R) South Carolina

Crapo

Senate (R) Idaho

COATS

(R) IN

Blunt

(R) MO

Burr

(R) NC

Topics

Government Spending & Operations

Science & Technology

Culture & Entertainment

Latest Action

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 200.

Nov 10, 2011