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- H.R.2216
H.R.2216: Global Internet Freedom Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 10, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 10, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (3 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Global Internet Freedom Act - Establishes in the International Broadcasting Bureau the Office of Global Internet Freedom to develop and implement a comprehensive global strategy to combat state-sponsored and state-directed Internet jamming by repressive foreign governments, and the intimidation and persecution by such governments of their citizens who use the Internet. Requires an annual report from the Office to Congress on the status of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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| May 10, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher Cox (R-Calif.) |