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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.

USA116th CongressHR-1101| House 
| Updated: 2/7/2019
Greg Walden

Greg Walden

Republican Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (19)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Ross Spano (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill prohibits a provider of broadband internet access service from taking certain actions to restrict content and requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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; (3) throttling lawful internet traffic; and (4) engaging in paid prioritization. Additionally, a provider is required to disclose accurate and relevant management practices, performance information, and commercial terms sufficient for consumers to make informed choices and for providers of content, applications, services, and devices to develop and market new internet offerings. Additionally, the bill prohibits the FCC or a state commission from relying on their duty to encourage the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability as a grant of authority.
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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 116-1096: Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1006: Open Internet Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairs

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.

USA116th CongressHR-1101| House 
| Updated: 2/7/2019
This bill prohibits a provider of broadband internet access service from taking certain actions to restrict content and requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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; (3) throttling lawful internet traffic; and (4) engaging in paid prioritization. Additionally, a provider is required to disclose accurate and relevant management practices, performance information, and commercial terms sufficient for consumers to make informed choices and for providers of content, applications, services, and devices to develop and market new internet offerings. Additionally, the bill prohibits the FCC or a state commission from relying on their duty to encourage the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability as a grant of authority.
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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.
Greg Walden

Greg Walden

Republican Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (19)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Ross Spano (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1096: Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1006: Open Internet Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresConsumer affairs