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Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1096| House 
| Updated: 2/7/2019
Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (28)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Will Hurd (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)George Holding (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019 This bill establishes transparency requirements for a provider of broadband internet service and prohibits a provider from taking certain actions to restrict content. Specifically, the bill requires a broadband internet provider to disclose accurate management practices, performance information, and commercial terms sufficient for consumers to make informed choices and for entrepreneurs and small businesses to develop, market, and maintain new internet offerings. Additionally a provider is barred from (1) blocking lawful content, applications, or services; (2) prohibiting the use of non-harmful devices; (3) throttling lawful internet traffic; or (4) engaging in paid prioritization.
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Timeline
Feb 7, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 7, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 7, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 7, 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 116-1006: Open Internet Act of 2019
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Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1096| House 
| Updated: 2/7/2019
Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019 This bill establishes transparency requirements for a provider of broadband internet service and prohibits a provider from taking certain actions to restrict content. Specifically, the bill requires a broadband internet provider to disclose accurate management practices, performance information, and commercial terms sufficient for consumers to make informed choices and for entrepreneurs and small businesses to develop, market, and maintain new internet offerings. Additionally a provider is barred from (1) blocking lawful content, applications, or services; (2) prohibiting the use of non-harmful devices; (3) throttling lawful internet traffic; or (4) engaging in paid prioritization.
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Timeline
Feb 7, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 7, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 7, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 7, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (28)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Will Hurd (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)George Holding (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (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 116-1006: Open Internet Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communicationUser charges and fees