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H.R.4780: Global Online Freedom Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2006
- Latest Major Action June 22, 2006
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (6 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Global Online Freedom Act of 2006 - States that it is the policy of the United States to: (1) promote the ability of all to access and contribute information, ideas, and knowledge via the Internet; (2) use all instruments of U.S. influence, including diplomacy, trade policy, and export controls, to support, promote, and strengthen the free flow of information; and (3) prohibit any U.S. business from cooperating with officials of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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| Feb. 16, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |