HR 1644 · 116th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Save the Internet Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-03-08· Sponsored by Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18]· House

Bill Progress

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House Vote
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Enacted
Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.(2019-04-29)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2019-04-10
Roll #167
Yea 232Nay 190
Democrats
231 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
1 Yea·190 Nay
PassedHouse · 2019-04-10
Roll #167
Yea 232Nay 190
Democrats
231 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
1 Yea·190 Nay
FailedHouse · 2019-04-10
Roll #166
Yea 204Nay 216
Democrats
0 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
0 Yea·0 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 1644, Save the Internet Act of 2019

Apr 8, 2019

As reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on April 5, 2019

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats