H.R. 1096 · 116th Congress
Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019
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This bill establishes transparency requirements for a provider of broadband internet service and prohibits a provider from taking certain actions to restrict content.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Feb 7, 2019
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Promoting Internet Freedom and Innovation Act of 2019
Latest action (Feb 7, 2019): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 7, 2019
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.