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H.R.2271: Global Online Freedom Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced May 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 7, 2009
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (3 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 - Makes it U.S. policy to: (1) promote the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas through any media; (2) use all appropriate instruments of U.S. influence to support the free flow of information without interference or discrimination; and (3) deter U.S. businesses from cooperating with Internet-restricting countries in effecting online censorship. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 Foreign Affairs
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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May 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |