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".

Bill: 115-sjres-52
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2018-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-27
text: 
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled &quot;Restoring Internet Freedom.&quot; The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated &quot;information service&quot;; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules.

action_date: 2018-05-16
text: 
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 information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97. (text: CR S2709)
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97.(text: CR S2709)
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2698-2709)
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96.
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2698)
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-322.
action_date: 2018-05-09
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.
action_date: 2018-05-09
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2018-05-09
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
action_date: 2018-02-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2018-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate