To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance.

Bill: 113-hr-1580
Sponsor: Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2]
Introduced: 2013-04-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: 
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.

action_date: 2013-05-03
text: 

(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.

action_date: 2013-05-14
text: 

(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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: On 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)
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On 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)
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2587)
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: 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.
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1580.
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2582-2584)
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2013-05-03
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 21.
action_date: 2013-05-03
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-50.
action_date: 2013-05-03
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-50.
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Introduced in House