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E-FRONTIER Act

USA116th CongressS-918| Senate 
| Updated: 7/25/2019
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet in Every Respect Act or the E-FRONTIER Act This bill constrains the President and executive agencies from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail service on a broadband network unless given authority to do so by Congress. The Government Accountability Office must study and report on potential threats facing U.S. broadband networks from China, Iran, Russia, and other foreign adversaries and the risks of using foreign equipment and services in U.S. broadband networks.

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Timeline
Mar 27, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 3, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jul 25, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. With written report No. 116-66.
Jul 25, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 164.
Sep 27, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2063
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • March 27, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 3, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • July 25, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. With written report No. 116-66.


  • July 25, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 164.


  • September 27, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2063
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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E-FRONTIER Act

USA116th CongressS-918| Senate 
| Updated: 7/25/2019
Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet in Every Respect Act or the E-FRONTIER Act This bill constrains the President and executive agencies from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail service on a broadband network unless given authority to do so by Congress. The Government Accountability Office must study and report on potential threats facing U.S. broadband networks from China, Iran, Russia, and other foreign adversaries and the risks of using foreign equipment and services in U.S. broadband networks.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Mar 27, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 3, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jul 25, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. With written report No. 116-66.
Jul 25, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 164.
Sep 27, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2063
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • March 27, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 3, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • July 25, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. With written report No. 116-66.


  • July 25, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 164.


  • September 27, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2063
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2063: E-FRONTIER Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaChinaComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIranMiddle EastPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRussiaSubversive activitiesTelephone and wireless communication