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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".

USA115th CongressHJRES-86| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2017
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (16)
Pete Olson (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Leonard Lance (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Mimi Walters (Republican)John Shimkus (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services." The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1) applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information.
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Timeline
Mar 8, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Apr 3, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 115-34
Signed by President.
  • March 8, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 10, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • April 3, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 115-34
    Signed by President.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • SJRES 115-34: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightConsumer affairsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMarketing and advertisingRight of privacyTelephone and wireless communication

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".

USA115th CongressHJRES-86| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2017
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services." The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1) applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information.
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Timeline
Mar 8, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Apr 3, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 115-34
Signed by President.
  • March 8, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 10, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • April 3, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 115-34
    Signed by President.
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (16)
Pete Olson (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Leonard Lance (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Mimi Walters (Republican)John Shimkus (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • SJRES 115-34: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightConsumer affairsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMarketing and advertisingRight of privacyTelephone and wireless communication