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H.R.1149: Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 18, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 19, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in House - Feb. 18, 2021
Bill Summary
Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today Act or the CONNECT Act This bill prohibits a state or political subdivision thereof from providing or selling broadband internet access service. Such provision or sale may continue if there is no more than one other commercial provider of broadband internet access that provides competition in a particular area.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 19, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Feb. 18, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Feb. 18, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Billy Long (R-Mo.) |