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A bill to prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-3255| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2018
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet In Every Respect Act or the E-FRONTIER Act This bill prohibits the President or an executive agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail service on a broadband network unless Congress grants that authority to the President or the agency. The Government Accountability Office must study and report on potential threats facing U.S. broadband networks from China, Iran, Russia, and other foreign adversaries and the risks from using foreign equipment and services in U.S. broadband networks.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • July 23, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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A bill to prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-3255| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2018
Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet In Every Respect Act or the E-FRONTIER Act This bill prohibits the President or an executive agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail service on a broadband network unless Congress grants that authority to the President or the agency. The Government Accountability Office must study and report on potential threats facing U.S. broadband networks from China, Iran, Russia, and other foreign adversaries and the risks from using foreign equipment and services in U.S. broadband networks.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • July 23, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIranMiddle EastPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRussiaSubversive activitiesTelephone and wireless communication