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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".

USA115th CongressSJRES-34| Senate 
| Updated: 4/3/2017
Jeff Flake

Jeff Flake

Republican Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (24)
Dean Heller (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Richard C. Shelby (Republican)Pat Roberts (Republican)Thad Cochran (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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 7, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 10, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 115-86
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 15, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.
Mar 15, 2017
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Mar 22, 2017
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1925)
Mar 22, 2017
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1925-1929, S1935-1940)
Mar 23, 2017
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 94. (text: CR S1955)
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Mar 23, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 23, 2017
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1942-1955)
Mar 24, 2017
Received in the House.
Mar 24, 2017
Held at the desk.
Mar 27, 2017
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 230 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Mar 28, 2017
Rule H. Res. 230 passed House.
Mar 28, 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 230. (consideration: CR H2489-2501)
Mar 28, 2017
Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Mar 28, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 34.
Mar 28, 2017
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 28, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J.Res. 34, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
Mar 28, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2503-2504)
Mar 28, 2017
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 205 (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H2489)
View Vote
Mar 28, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 30, 2017
Presented to President.
Apr 3, 2017
Signed by President.
Apr 3, 2017
Became Public Law No: 115-22.
  • March 7, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 7, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 10, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 115-86
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 15, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.


  • March 15, 2017
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).


  • March 22, 2017
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1925)


  • March 22, 2017
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1925-1929, S1935-1940)


  • March 23, 2017
    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 94. (text: CR S1955)
    View Vote


  • March 23, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 23, 2017
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1942-1955)


  • March 24, 2017
    Received in the House.


  • March 24, 2017
    Held at the desk.


  • March 27, 2017
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 230 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • March 28, 2017
    Rule H. Res. 230 passed House.


  • March 28, 2017
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 230. (consideration: CR H2489-2501)


  • March 28, 2017
    Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • March 28, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 34.


  • March 28, 2017
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 28, 2017
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J.Res. 34, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.


  • March 28, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2503-2504)


  • March 28, 2017
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 205 (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H2489)
    View Vote


  • March 28, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 30, 2017
    Presented to President.


  • April 3, 2017
    Signed by President.


  • April 3, 2017
    Became Public Law No: 115-22.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-230: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 34) 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".
  • HJRES 115-86: 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

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".

USA115th CongressSJRES-34| Senate 
| Updated: 4/3/2017
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
5 versions available

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Timeline
Mar 7, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 10, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 115-86
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 15, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.
Mar 15, 2017
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Mar 22, 2017
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1925)
Mar 22, 2017
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1925-1929, S1935-1940)
Mar 23, 2017
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 94. (text: CR S1955)
View Vote
Mar 23, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 23, 2017
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1942-1955)
Mar 24, 2017
Received in the House.
Mar 24, 2017
Held at the desk.
Mar 27, 2017
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 230 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Mar 28, 2017
Rule H. Res. 230 passed House.
Mar 28, 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 230. (consideration: CR H2489-2501)
Mar 28, 2017
Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Mar 28, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 34.
Mar 28, 2017
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 28, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J.Res. 34, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
Mar 28, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2503-2504)
Mar 28, 2017
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 205 (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H2489)
View Vote
Mar 28, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 30, 2017
Presented to President.
Apr 3, 2017
Signed by President.
Apr 3, 2017
Became Public Law No: 115-22.
  • March 7, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 7, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 10, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 115-86
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 15, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.


  • March 15, 2017
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).


  • March 22, 2017
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1925)


  • March 22, 2017
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1925-1929, S1935-1940)


  • March 23, 2017
    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 94. (text: CR S1955)
    View Vote


  • March 23, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 23, 2017
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1942-1955)


  • March 24, 2017
    Received in the House.


  • March 24, 2017
    Held at the desk.


  • March 27, 2017
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 230 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • March 28, 2017
    Rule H. Res. 230 passed House.


  • March 28, 2017
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 230. (consideration: CR H2489-2501)


  • March 28, 2017
    Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • March 28, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 34.


  • March 28, 2017
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 28, 2017
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J.Res. 34, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.


  • March 28, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2503-2504)


  • March 28, 2017
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 205 (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H2489)
    View Vote


  • March 28, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 30, 2017
    Presented to President.


  • April 3, 2017
    Signed by President.


  • April 3, 2017
    Became Public Law No: 115-22.
Jeff Flake

Jeff Flake

Republican Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (24)
Dean Heller (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Richard C. Shelby (Republican)Pat Roberts (Republican)Thad Cochran (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-230: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 34) 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".
  • HJRES 115-86: 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