S.J.Res. 52 · 115th Congress
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of…
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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".
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48 cosponsors · 46 D, 2 I
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- Senate Introduced Feb 27, 2018
- Senate Passed May 16, 2018 52–47
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…
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · May 16, 2018
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.
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Official title: 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".
Latest action (May 16, 2018): Held at the desk.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 27, 2018
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- Senate Introduced Feb 27, 2018
- Senate Passed May 16, 2018 52–47
Final vote · Senate · May 16, 2018
Passage — Joint Resolution Passed. Vote details
Senate Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell
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All recorded votes (2)
- Passage Joint Resolution Passed
Senate · May 16, 2018 · “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 52” · Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell - Taking up the measure (motion to proceed) Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Senate · May 16, 2018 · “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 52” · Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell