U.S. Congress - S.1836 Internet Freedom Act of 2009
S.1836 - Internet Freedom Act of 2009
A bill to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from further regulating the Internet. view all titles (2)
All Bill Titles
- Official: A bill to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from further regulating the Internet. as introduced.
- Short: Internet Freedom Act of 2009 as introduced.
Interests that support this bill:
- Cable & satellite TV production & distribution
- Telephone utilities
- Telecommunications
- Chambers of commerce
- Fiscal & tax policy
Top recipients for ALL supporting interest groups
| Name | Amount Received | Vote On Passage |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] | $168,450 | |
| Sen. Michael Bennet [D, CO] | $144,900 | |
| Sen. Charles Schumer [D, NY] | $124,650 | |
| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY] | $105,275 | |
| Sen. John McCain [R, AZ] | $85,902 | |
| Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA] | $74,850 | |
| Sen. John Isakson [R, GA] | $72,900 | |
| Sen. John Thune [R, SD] | $59,500 | |
| Sen. Daniel Inouye [D, HI] | $56,250 | |
| Sen. David Vitter [R, LA] | $55,500 | |
| Rep. Steny Hoyer [D, MD-5] | $105,900 | |
| Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30] | $86,800 | |
| Rep. Lee Terry [R, NE-2] | $77,500 | |
| Rep. Eric Cantor [R, VA-7] | $63,450 | |
| Rep. Joe Barton [R, TX-6] | $62,000 | |
| Rep. James Clyburn [D, SC-6] | $56,700 | |
| Rep. Clifford Stearns [R, FL-6] | $56,000 | |
| Rep. Greg Walden [R, OR-2] | $55,000 | |
| Rep. Edward Markey [D, MA-7] | $54,000 | |
| Rep. Frederick Upton [R, MI-6] | $51,250 |
Specific Organizations Supporting S.1836
- AT&T
- Campaign for Liberty
- Computer & Communications Industry Association
- Digital Society
- Hands Off the Internet
- Independent Telephone and Telecommunications Alliance
- National Cable & Telecommunications Association
- NetCompetition.org
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- National Taxpayers Union
Interests that oppose this bill:
Top recipients for ALL opposing interest groups
Specific Organizations Opposing S.1836
- Consumer Federation of America
- Consumers Union
- Entertainment Consumers Assocation
- Free Press
- Public Knowledge
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