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H.R.5353: Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Feb. 12, 2008
- Latest Major Action May 6, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (17 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to declare that it is U.S. policy to: (1) maintain the freedom to use broadband telecommunications networks, including the Internet, without unreasonable interference from or discrimination by network operators; (2) enable the United States to preserve its global leadership in online commerce and technological innovation; (3) promote the open and interconnected...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Feb. 12, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |