S.1836 - Internet Freedom Act of 2009

A bill to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from further regulating the Internet. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: A bill to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from further regulating the Internet. as introduced.
  • Short: Internet Freedom Act of 2009 as introduced.

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Official Summary

10/22/2009--Introduced.Internet Freedom Act of 2009 - Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from proposing, promulgating, or issuing any regulations with regard to the Internet or IP-enabled services. Makes such prohibition non-applicable to regulations that are determined

Official Summary

10/22/2009--Introduced.Internet Freedom Act of 2009 - Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from proposing, promulgating, or issuing any regulations with regard to the Internet or IP-enabled services. Makes such prohibition non-applicable to regulations that are determined necessary to:
(1) prevent damage to U.S. national security;
(2) ensure public safety;
(3) assist or facilitate any actions taken by federal and state law enforcement agencies; or
(4) ensure the solvency of the Universal Service Fund.

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Organizations Supporting S.1836

  • AT&T
  • Campaign for Liberty
  • Computer & Communications Industry Association
  • Digital Society
  • Hands Off the Internet
  • Independent Telephone and Telecommunications Alliance
  • ...and 5 more. See all.

Organizations Opposing S.1836

  • Consumer Federation of America
  • Consumers Union
  • Entertainment Consumers Assocation
  • Free Press
  • Public Knowledge
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09/12/10
What Has Happened to US Movies?

On October 22, 2009, S. 1836: Internet Freedom Act of 2009 was introduced, an anti-Net Neutrality bill. Methinks the truth is getting out & someone doesn't like it. Their propaganda works so well that many (most) don't even want to hear ...

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08/25/10
Science - Technology - Telecommunications: Access to Broadband ...

Two bills (S. 1836, H.R. 3924) to prohibit, with some exceptions, the FCC from proposing, promulgating, or issuing any further regulations regarding the Internet or IP-enabled services, were introduced in response to the adoption, ...

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08/25/10
Penny Hill Press » Blog Archive » Access to Broadband Networks ...

Two bills (S. 1836, H.R. 3924) to prohibit, with some exceptions, the FCC from proposing, promulgating, or issuing any further regulations regarding the Internet or IP-enabled services, were introduced in response to the adoption, ...

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