HOUSE 1644116th CongressRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.

Save the Internet Act of 2019

Last Action: 4/29/2019

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2019-04-29Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.
2019-04-11Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
2019-04-10Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-04-10On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 167).
2019-04-10Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 167).
2019-04-10On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 166).
2019-04-10The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2019-04-10DEBATE - 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".
2019-04-10Mr. Walden moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3237)
2019-04-10The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2019-04-10The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1644.
2019-04-10POSTPONED 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.
2019-04-10DEBATE - 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.
2019-04-10DEBATE - 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.
2019-04-10DEBATE - 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.

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CRS Summary

As of 2019-04-10 (53)

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.

Cosponsors (20)

NANCY PELOSI (D-CA)
FRANK PALLONE (D-NJ)
Peter Welch (D-VT)
Paul Tonko (D-NY)
Jerry McNerney (D-CA)
LLOYD DOGGETT (D-TX)
ANNA ESHOO (D-CA)
Chris Pappas (D-NH)
Marc Veasey (D-TX)
Jared Huffman (D-CA)
Donald Beyer (D-VA)
Dean Phillips (D-MN)
John Sarbanes (D-MD)
SUSAN DAVIS (D-CA)
BETTY MCCOLLUM (D-MN)
Susan Wild (D-PA)
Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
Katie Porter (D-CA)
RICHARD NEAL (D-MA)
NYDIA VELAZQUEZ (D-NY)

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

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