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H.R.889: Global Free Internet Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about foreign trade and international finance
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 8, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Global Free Internet Act of 2013 - Establishes a Task Force on the Global Internet to be hosted by the Department of Commerce. Requires the Task Force to develop and implement strategies in response to foreign and domestic government policies that: (1) unjustifiably or unreasonably burden or restrict international trade in Internet-related goods, services, and content; (2) mandate or otherwise preference Internet-related technology standards...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet.
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| March 7, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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| March 1, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) |