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Save the Internet Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1644| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2019
Michael F. Doyle

Michael F. Doyle

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (197)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)David Loebsack (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Katie Hill (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Joe Cunningham (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Save the Internet Act of 2019 This bill updates the regulatory framework for broadband access. Specifically, the bill repeals a 2017 order adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that classifies broadband internet access service as an information service, therefore placing it under Federal Trade Commission authority. The order also expands the public transparency rules and preempts local and state laws that conflict with the regulatory framework. The bill restores a 2015 FCC order, which classifies both mobile and fixed broadband internet access services as telecommunications services, therefore placing the services under FCC authority. Additionally, the bill would create a general conduct standard and restore regulations, including those that prohibit blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization. The bill establishes an exception for small businesses to certain transparency requirements relating to performance characteristics and network practices, and it directs the FCC to engage with tribal stakeholders regarding broadband access service challenges on tribal lands. Among other reports, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the internet ecosystem, the importance of open internet rules to vulnerable communities, broadband internet access service competition, high-speed infrastructure, challenges to accurate broadband mapping, and the benefits of stand-alone broadband.

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Timeline
Mar 6, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-682
Introduced in Senate
Mar 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 12, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 26, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 11 .
Mar 26, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 3, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 22.
Apr 3, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 5, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 15.
Apr 5, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-34.
Apr 9, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3169-3185; text: CR H3178-3179)
Apr 9, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1644 and H.R. 2021. Measure will be considered read. Rule provides for the previous question to be considered as ordered without intervening motions for both measures except for one hour of debate; one motion to recommit is allowed for both measures. The rule provides for adoption of H.Res. 293. The rule provides for proceedings during the period of April 11, 2019, through April 26, 2019.
Apr 9, 2019
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 294 and Rule XVIII.
Apr 9, 2019
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andre Carson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 9, 2019
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1644.
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 1.
Apr 9, 2019
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message.
Apr 9, 2019
Subsequently, the Committee resumed its sitting.
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 2.
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment No. 3.
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 4.
Apr 9, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Delgado amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 5.
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wexton amendment No. 6.
Apr 9, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wexton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 9, 2019
Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved that the committee rise.
Apr 9, 2019
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 9, 2019
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1644 as unfinished business.
Apr 10, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3224-3239)
Apr 10, 2019
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davids (KS) amendment No. 7.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stanton amendment No. 8.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Trone amendment No. 9.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 10.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Spanberger amendment No. 11.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McAdams amendment No. 12.
Apr 10, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McAdams amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle (PA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 10, 2019
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1644.
Apr 10, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 10, 2019
Mr. Walden moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3237)
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walden motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add at the end of the bill the following new section entitled "Rule of Construction Regarding Internet Tax Freedom Act".
Apr 10, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Apr 10, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 166).
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Apr 10, 2019
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 167).
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Apr 10, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 11, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Apr 29, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.
  • March 6, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-682
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 9, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 12, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • March 26, 2019
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 11 .


  • March 26, 2019
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 3, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 22.


  • April 3, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 5, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 15.


  • April 5, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-34.


  • April 9, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3169-3185; text: CR H3178-3179)


  • April 9, 2019
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1644 and H.R. 2021. Measure will be considered read. Rule provides for the previous question to be considered as ordered without intervening motions for both measures except for one hour of debate; one motion to recommit is allowed for both measures. The rule provides for adoption of H.Res. 293. The rule provides for proceedings during the period of April 11, 2019, through April 26, 2019.


  • April 9, 2019
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 294 and Rule XVIII.


  • April 9, 2019
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Andre Carson to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • April 9, 2019
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1644.


  • April 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 1.


  • April 9, 2019
    The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message.


  • April 9, 2019
    Subsequently, the Committee resumed its sitting.


  • April 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 2.


  • April 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment No. 3.


  • April 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 4.


  • April 9, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Delgado amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • April 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 5.


  • April 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wexton amendment No. 6.


  • April 9, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wexton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • April 9, 2019
    Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved that the committee rise.


  • April 9, 2019
    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 9, 2019
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1644 as unfinished business.


  • April 10, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3224-3239)


  • April 10, 2019
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • April 10, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davids (KS) amendment No. 7.


  • April 10, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stanton amendment No. 8.


  • April 10, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Trone amendment No. 9.


  • April 10, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 10.


  • April 10, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Spanberger amendment No. 11.


  • April 10, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McAdams amendment No. 12.


  • April 10, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McAdams amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle (PA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • April 10, 2019
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1644.


  • April 10, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • April 10, 2019
    Mr. Walden moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3237)


  • April 10, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walden motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add at the end of the bill the following new section entitled "Rule of Construction Regarding Internet Tax Freedom Act".


  • April 10, 2019
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • April 10, 2019
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 166).
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  • April 10, 2019
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 167).
    View Vote


  • April 10, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 11, 2019
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • April 29, 2019
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-294: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1644) to restore the open internet order of the Federal Communications Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2021) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and to establish a congressional budget for fiscal year 2020; and for other purposes.
  • S 116-682: Save the Internet Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media

Save the Internet Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1644| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2019
Save the Internet Act of 2019 This bill updates the regulatory framework for broadband access. Specifically, the bill repeals a 2017 order adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that classifies broadband internet access service as an information service, therefore placing it under Federal Trade Commission authority. The order also expands the public transparency rules and preempts local and state laws that conflict with the regulatory framework. The bill restores a 2015 FCC order, which classifies both mobile and fixed broadband internet access services as telecommunications services, therefore placing the services under FCC authority. Additionally, the bill would create a general conduct standard and restore regulations, including those that prohibit blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization. The bill establishes an exception for small businesses to certain transparency requirements relating to performance characteristics and network practices, and it directs the FCC to engage with tribal stakeholders regarding broadband access service challenges on tribal lands. Among other reports, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the internet ecosystem, the importance of open internet rules to vulnerable communities, broadband internet access service competition, high-speed infrastructure, challenges to accurate broadband mapping, and the benefits of stand-alone broadband.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Mar 6, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-682
Introduced in Senate
Mar 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 12, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 26, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 11 .
Mar 26, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 3, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 22.
Apr 3, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 5, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 15.
Apr 5, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-34.
Apr 9, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3169-3185; text: CR H3178-3179)
Apr 9, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1644 and H.R. 2021. Measure will be considered read. Rule provides for the previous question to be considered as ordered without intervening motions for both measures except for one hour of debate; one motion to recommit is allowed for both measures. The rule provides for adoption of H.Res. 293. The rule provides for proceedings during the period of April 11, 2019, through April 26, 2019.
Apr 9, 2019
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 294 and Rule XVIII.
Apr 9, 2019
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andre Carson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 9, 2019
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1644.
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 1.
Apr 9, 2019
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message.
Apr 9, 2019
Subsequently, the Committee resumed its sitting.
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 2.
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment No. 3.
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 4.
Apr 9, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Delgado amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 5.
Apr 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wexton amendment No. 6.
Apr 9, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wexton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 9, 2019
Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved that the committee rise.
Apr 9, 2019
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 9, 2019
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1644 as unfinished business.
Apr 10, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3224-3239)
Apr 10, 2019
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davids (KS) amendment No. 7.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stanton amendment No. 8.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Trone amendment No. 9.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 10.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Spanberger amendment No. 11.
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McAdams amendment No. 12.
Apr 10, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McAdams amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle (PA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 10, 2019
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1644.
Apr 10, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 10, 2019
Mr. Walden moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3237)
Apr 10, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walden motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add at the end of the bill the following new section entitled "Rule of Construction Regarding Internet Tax Freedom Act".
Apr 10, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Apr 10, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 166).
View Vote
Apr 10, 2019
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 167).
View Vote
Apr 10, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 11, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Apr 29, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.
  • March 6, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-682
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 9, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • March 12, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • March 26, 2019
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 11 .


  • March 26, 2019
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 3, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 22.


  • April 3, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 5, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 15.


  • April 5, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-34.


  • April 9, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3169-3185; text: CR H3178-3179)


  • April 9, 2019
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1644 and H.R. 2021. Measure will be considered read. Rule provides for the previous question to be considered as ordered without intervening motions for both measures except for one hour of debate; one motion to recommit is allowed for both measures. The rule provides for adoption of H.Res. 293. The rule provides for proceedings during the period of April 11, 2019, through April 26, 2019.


  • April 9, 2019
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 294 and Rule XVIII.


  • April 9, 2019
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Andre Carson to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • April 9, 2019
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1644.


  • April 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 1.


  • April 9, 2019
    The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message.


  • April 9, 2019
    Subsequently, the Committee resumed its sitting.


  • April 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 2.


  • April 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment No. 3.


  • April 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 4.


  • April 9, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Delgado amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • April 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 5.


  • April 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wexton amendment No. 6.


  • April 9, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wexton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • April 9, 2019
    Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved that the committee rise.


  • April 9, 2019
    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • April 9, 2019
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1644 as unfinished business.


  • April 10, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3224-3239)


  • April 10, 2019
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • April 10, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davids (KS) amendment No. 7.


  • April 10, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stanton amendment No. 8.


  • April 10, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Trone amendment No. 9.


  • April 10, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 10.


  • April 10, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Spanberger amendment No. 11.


  • April 10, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McAdams amendment No. 12.


  • April 10, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McAdams amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle (PA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • April 10, 2019
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1644.


  • April 10, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • April 10, 2019
    Mr. Walden moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3237)


  • April 10, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walden motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add at the end of the bill the following new section entitled "Rule of Construction Regarding Internet Tax Freedom Act".


  • April 10, 2019
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • April 10, 2019
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 166).
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  • April 10, 2019
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 167).
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  • April 10, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 11, 2019
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • April 29, 2019
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.
Michael F. Doyle

Michael F. Doyle

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

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Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-294: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1644) to restore the open internet order of the Federal Communications Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2021) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and to establish a congressional budget for fiscal year 2020; and for other purposes.
  • S 116-682: Save the Internet Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media