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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 "Restoring Internet Freedom".

USA115th CongressSJRES-52| Senate 
| Updated: 5/16/2018
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (48)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Joe Donnelly (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Heidi Heitkamp (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Bill Nelson (Democratic)Claire McCaskill (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Restoring Internet Freedom." The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated "information service"; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules.

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Timeline
Feb 27, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 30, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 115-131
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
May 9, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.
May 9, 2018
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
May 15, 2018
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-322.
May 16, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97. (text: CR S2709)
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May 16, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 16, 2018
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2698-2709)
May 16, 2018
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96.
View Vote
May 16, 2018
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2698)
May 16, 2018
Received in the House.
May 16, 2018
Held at the desk.
  • February 27, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 30, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 115-131
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • May 9, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.


  • May 9, 2018
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).


  • May 15, 2018
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-322.


  • May 16, 2018
    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97. (text: CR S2709)
    View Vote


  • May 16, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • May 16, 2018
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2698-2709)


  • May 16, 2018
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96.
    View Vote


  • May 16, 2018
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2698)


  • May 16, 2018
    Received in the House.


  • May 16, 2018
    Held at the desk.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HJRES 115-129: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".
  • HJRES 115-131: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightConsumer affairsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelephone 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 "Restoring Internet Freedom".

USA115th CongressSJRES-52| Senate 
| Updated: 5/16/2018
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Restoring Internet Freedom." The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated "information service"; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Feb 27, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 30, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 115-131
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
May 9, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.
May 9, 2018
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
May 15, 2018
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-322.
May 16, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97. (text: CR S2709)
View Vote
May 16, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 16, 2018
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2698-2709)
May 16, 2018
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96.
View Vote
May 16, 2018
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2698)
May 16, 2018
Received in the House.
May 16, 2018
Held at the desk.
  • February 27, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 30, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 115-131
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • May 9, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.


  • May 9, 2018
    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).


  • May 15, 2018
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-322.


  • May 16, 2018
    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97. (text: CR S2709)
    View Vote


  • May 16, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • May 16, 2018
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2698-2709)


  • May 16, 2018
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96.
    View Vote


  • May 16, 2018
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2698)


  • May 16, 2018
    Received in the House.


  • May 16, 2018
    Held at the desk.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (48)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Joe Donnelly (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Heidi Heitkamp (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Bill Nelson (Democratic)Claire McCaskill (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HJRES 115-129: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".
  • HJRES 115-131: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".
  • 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 mediaTelephone and wireless communication