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Open Internet Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1006| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2019
Robert E. Latta

Robert E. Latta

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (18)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Greg Gianforte (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Open Internet Act of 2019 This bill prohibits a provider of broadband internet access service from taking certain actions to restrict content and requires the Federal Communications Commission to enforce such obligations. Specifically, the bill bars a broadband internet provider from (1) blocking lawful content, applications, or services; (2) prohibiting the use of non-harmful devices; and (3) discriminating in transmitting lawful internet traffic. Additionally, a provider is required to disclose accurate and relevant information regarding price, performance, and network management practices sufficient for consumers to make informed choices and for providers of content, applications, services, and devices to develop and market new internet offerings.
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Timeline
Feb 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1101: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority.
  • HR 116-1096: Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication

Open Internet Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1006| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2019
Open Internet Act of 2019 This bill prohibits a provider of broadband internet access service from taking certain actions to restrict content and requires the Federal Communications Commission to enforce such obligations. Specifically, the bill bars a broadband internet provider from (1) blocking lawful content, applications, or services; (2) prohibiting the use of non-harmful devices; and (3) discriminating in transmitting lawful internet traffic. Additionally, a provider is required to disclose accurate and relevant information regarding price, performance, and network management practices sufficient for consumers to make informed choices and for providers of content, applications, services, and devices to develop and market new internet offerings.
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Timeline
Feb 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Robert E. Latta

Robert E. Latta

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (18)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Greg Gianforte (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1101: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority.
  • HR 116-1096: Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication