SENATE 918116th CongressPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 164.

E-FRONTIER Act

Last Action: 7/25/2019

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2019-07-25Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 164.
2019-07-25Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. With written report No. 116-66.
2019-07-25Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. With written report No. 116-66.
2019-04-03Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
2019-03-27Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2019-03-27Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2019-07-25 (25)

Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet in Every Respect Act or the E-FRONTIER Act

This bill constrains the President and executive agencies from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail service on a broadband network unless given authority to do so by Congress.

The Government Accountability Office must study and report on potential threats facing U.S. broadband networks from China, Iran, Russia, and other foreign adversaries and the risks of using foreign equipment and services in U.S. broadband networks.

Cosponsors (1)

Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)

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