Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.R.1580
H.R.1580: To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced April 16, 2013
- Latest Major Action May 15, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (6 Democrats, 26 Republicans)
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that it is the policy of the United States to preserve and advance the successful multistakeholder model (under which the private sector, civil society, academia, and individual users operate in an environment where information flows free from government control over content or the freedom of expression) that governs the Internet.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2013 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
|
| May 14, 2013 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
|
| May 14, 2013 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 145). (text: CR H2582) |
| May 14, 2013 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2587)
|
| May 14, 2013 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
|
| May 14, 2013 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1580.
|
| May 14, 2013 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2582-2584)
|
| May 14, 2013 |
Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
|
| May 3, 2013 |
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 21.
|
| May 3, 2013 |
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-50.
|
| April 17, 2013 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
|
| April 17, 2013 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
|
| April 16, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
|
| April 16, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
|
| April 16, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Greg Walden (R-Ore.) |