US Congress House Bill 1006 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 19-0)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-06 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Prohibits a provider of broadband internet access service from taking certain actions to restrict content and requires the Federal Communications Commission to enforce such obligations. Specifically, the bill bars a broadband internet provider from (1) blocking lawful content, applications, or services; (2) prohibiting the use of non-harmful devices; and (3) discriminating in transmitting lawful internet traffic. Additionally, a provider is required to disclose accurate and relevant information regarding price, performance, and network management practices sufficient for consumers to make informed choices and for providers of content, applications, services, and devices to develop and market new internet offerings.

Open Internet Act of 2019

Rep. Robert Latta [R-OH]	Rep. Billy Long [R-MO]	Rep. Tim Walberg [R-MI]	Rep. Brett Guthrie [R-KY]
Rep. David McKinley [R-WV]	Rep. Larry Bucshon [R-IN]	Rep. Bill Johnson [R-OH]	Rep. Greg Gianforte [R-MT]
Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH]	Rep. Robert Wittman [R-VA]	Rep. Susan Brooks [R-IN]	Rep. Michael Burgess [R-TX]
Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL]	Rep. Troy Balderson [R-OH]	Rep. Rodney Davis [R-IL]	Rep. Pete Olson [R-TX]
Rep. Brad Wenstrup [R-OH]	Rep. Tom Cole [R-OK]	Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2019-02-06	House	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2019-02-06	House	Introduced in House

HB1096 (Related) 2019-02-07 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HB1101 (Related) 2019-02-07 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1006/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1006/BILLS-116hr1006ih.pdf