U.S. Congress - H.R.96 Internet Freedom Act
H.R.96 - Internet Freedom Act
To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from further regulating the Internet. view all titles (3)
All Bill Titles
- Official: To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from further regulating the Internet. as introduced.
- Popular: Internet Freedom Act as introduced.
- Short: Internet Freedom Act as introduced.
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OpenCongress Summary
This bill would take regulatory authority over the internet away from the Federal Communications Commission and give it to Congress. The text reads: "The Federal Communications Commission shall not propose, promulgate, or issue any regulations regarding the Internet or IP-enabled services." It would allow the FCC to continue issuing regulations that are designed to assist law enforcement, ensure public safety, and protect national security.Official Summary
1/5/2011--Introduced.Internet Freedom Act - 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 necessaryOfficial Summary
1/5/2011--Introduced.Internet Freedom Act - 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; or
(3) assist or facilitate any actions taken by federal and state law enforcement agencies.
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Organizations Supporting H.R.96
- Americans For Prosperity
- Internet Freedom Coalition
- Unemployed Workers Action Group
- Freedomworks
Organizations Opposing H.R.96
- American Association of Law Libraries
- American Library Association
- Save the Internet.com Coalition
Latest Letters to Congress
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H.R.96 Internet Freedom Act
jamgress2012
January 02, 2013
I support H.R.96 - Internet Freedom Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Jamal Ahmed -
H.R.96 Internet Freedom Act
kevindiehl25
October 01, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 1st Congressional district of Maryland. I support H.R.96 - Internet Freedom Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
This bill has been assigned to the House Energy and Commerce committee.
63% of users on OpenCongress.org, a free, non-partisan resource, support H.R.96.
Here's a summary from OpenCongress.org:
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H.R.96 Internet Freedom Act
tmwed4
September 28, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 4th Congressional district of Tennessee. I oppose H.R.96 - Internet Freedom Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
I know the most recent action for this bill is as follows: "Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology." on Feb 01, 2011. Please use any of your influence to insure this does not pass.
Sen. Corker, I know that you took $13,036 i...
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