Save the Internet Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-1644
Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18]
Introduced: 2019-03-08 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-08
text: 

Save the Internet Act of 2019

 
This bill updates the regulatory framework for broadband access. Specifically, the bill repeals a 2017 order adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that classifies broadband internet access service as an information service, therefore placing it under Federal Trade Commission authority. The order also expands the public transparency rules and preempts local and state laws that conflict with the regulatory framework.
 
The bill restores a 2015 FCC order, which classifies both mobile and fixed broadband internet access services as telecommunications services, therefore placing the services under FCC authority. Additionally, the bill would create a general conduct standard and restore regulations, including those that prohibit blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization.

action_date: 2019-04-05
text: 

Save the Internet Act of 2019

 
This bill updates the regulatory framework for broadband access. Specifically, the bill repeals a 2017 order adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that classifies broadband internet access service as an information service, therefore placing it under Federal Trade Commission authority. The order also expands the public transparency rules and preempts local and state laws that conflict with the regulatory framework.
 
The bill restores a 2015 FCC order, which classifies both mobile and fixed broadband internet access services as telecommunications services, therefore placing the services under FCC authority. Additionally, the bill would create a general conduct standard and restore regulations, including those that prohibit blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization.

action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 

Save the Internet Act of 2019

 
This bill updates the regulatory framework for broadband access. Specifically, the bill repeals a 2017 order adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that classifies broadband internet access service as an information service, therefore placing it under Federal Trade Commission authority. The order also expands the public transparency rules and preempts local and state laws that conflict with the regulatory framework.
 
The bill restores a 2015 FCC order, which classifies both mobile and fixed broadband internet access services as telecommunications services, therefore placing the services under FCC authority. Additionally, the bill would create a general conduct standard and restore regulations, including those that prohibit blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization.
 
The bill establishes an exception for small businesses to certain transparency requirements relating to performance characteristics and network practices, and it directs the FCC to engage with tribal stakeholders regarding broadband access service challenges on tribal lands.
 
Among other reports, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on 
 
 
the internet ecosystem,
 
the importance of open internet rules to vulnerable communities,
 
broadband internet access service competition, 
 
high-speed infrastructure,
 
challenges to accurate broadband mapping, and
 
the benefits of stand-alone broadband. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-29
text: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 167).
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 167).
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 166).
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walden motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add at the end of the bill the following new section entitled "Rule of Construction Regarding Internet Tax Freedom Act".
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Mr. Walden moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3237)
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1644.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McAdams amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle (PA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McAdams amendment No. 12.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Spanberger amendment No. 11.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 10.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Trone amendment No. 9.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stanton amendment No. 8.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davids (KS) amendment No. 7.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3224-3239)
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1644 as unfinished business.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved that the committee rise.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wexton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wexton amendment No. 6.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 5.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Delgado amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 4.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment No. 3.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 2.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Subsequently, the Committee resumed its sitting.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burgess amendment No. 1.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1644.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: The Speaker designated the Honorable Andre Carson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 294 and Rule XVIII.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1644 and H.R. 2021. Measure will be considered read. Rule provides for the previous question to be considered as ordered without intervening motions for both measures except for one hour of debate; one motion to recommit is allowed for both measures. The rule provides for adoption of H.Res. 293. The rule provides for proceedings during the period of April 11, 2019, through April 26, 2019.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3169-3185; text: CR H3178-3179)
action_date: 2019-04-05
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 15.
action_date: 2019-04-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-34.
action_date: 2019-04-05
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-34.
action_date: 2019-04-03
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 22.
action_date: 2019-04-03
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-03-26
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 11 .
action_date: 2019-03-26
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2019-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-03-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-08
text: Introduced in House