S.J.RES.6: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced Feb. 16, 2011
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 10, 2011

Bill Summary

Expresses Congress's disapproval of the rule adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 21, 2010, relating to preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices. Prohibits such rule from having any force or effect.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with S.J.RES.6.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 219.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 200.
Feb. 16, 2011

Introduced in the Senate by Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas)

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