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S.J.RES.52

S.J.RES.52: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".

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Introduced Feb. 27, 2018
Latest Major Action May 16, 2018

Bill Sponsor

Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)

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48 (46 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)

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Engrossed in Senate - May 16, 2018
Placed on Calendar Senate - May 9, 2018
Introduced in Senate - Feb. 27, 2018

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Week Ending	Rank
May 20, 2018	2nd

Bill Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Restoring Internet Freedom." The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated "information service"; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose...

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Date	Description
May 16, 2018	Vote in the Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97.
May 16, 2018	Measure laid before Senate by motion.
May 16, 2018	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
May 16, 2018	Vote in the Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97. (text: CR S2709)
May 16, 2018	Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2698-2709)
May 16, 2018	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2698)
May 16, 2018	Held at the desk.
May 16, 2018	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 16, 2018	Received in the House.
May 16, 2018	Vote in the Senate Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96.
May 15, 2018	Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
May 15, 2018	Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-322.
May 9, 2018	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.
May 9, 2018	Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Feb. 27, 2018	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb. 27, 2018	Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)

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Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)