H.R.2271: Global Online Freedom Act of 2009

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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

Date Description
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.
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
May 6, 2009

Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

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