Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019
- Last Action
- 2/7/2019
Actions
- 2019-02-07Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2019-02-07Introduced in House
- 2019-02-07Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-02-07 (00)
Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019
This bill establishes transparency requirements for a provider of broadband internet service and prohibits a provider from taking certain actions to restrict content.
Specifically, the bill requires a broadband internet provider to disclose accurate management practices, performance information, and commercial terms sufficient for consumers to make informed choices and for entrepreneurs and small businesses to develop, market, and maintain new internet offerings. Additionally a provider is barred from (1) blocking lawful content, applications, or services; (2) prohibiting the use of non-harmful devices; (3) throttling lawful internet traffic; or (4) engaging in paid prioritization.
Cosponsors (20)
- Billy Long (R-MO)
- Elise Stefanik (R-NY)
- John Katko (R-NY)
- David McKinley (R-WV)
- Pete Stauber (R-MN)
- Larry Bucshon (R-IN)
- Michael Burgess (R-TX)
- Earl Carter (R-GA)
- Robert Wittman (R-VA)
- George Holding (R-NC)
- Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA)
- Will Hurd (R-TX)
- Ralph Norman (R-SC)
- Susan Brooks (R-IN)
- John Curtis (R-UT)
- Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH)
- Troy Balderson (R-OH)
- Tom Cole (R-OK)
- David Joyce (R-OH)
- Rodney Davis (R-IL)
Subjects
- Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Telecommunication rates and fees
- Telephone and wireless communication
- User charges and fees
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