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H.R.279: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 12, 2015
- Latest Major Action Jan. 16, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to exclude from the definition of "common carrier" (regulated by the Federal Communications Commission [FCC] under the common carrier regulatory authority provided under title II of such Act) a provider of an information service or of advanced telecommunications capability when engaged in the provision of such service or capability. Classifies broadband Internet access service as an "information service"...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 16, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Jan. 12, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jan. 12, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Robert E. Latta (R-Ohio) |