S.J.Res. 103 · 118th Congress · Senate

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom".

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced
Jul 23, 24
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) titled Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom and published on May 22, 2024. The rule classifies broadband internet as a telecommunications service for purposes of FCC regulation and prohibits broadband providers from blocking or slowing traffic to lawful content and from engaging in paid prioritization arrangements. (These provisions are commonly referred to as net neutrality rules.)

Action Timeline

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  1. JUL 23, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. JUL 23, 2024IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Committees

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: Jul 23, 2024

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