US HR768 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 40-2)
Status: Introduced on December 17 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-10-01 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on December 17 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-10-01 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution condemns the restriction of internet access across Africa and urges African governments to employ specified measures to ensure the integrity and security of their telecommunications infrastructures. The resolution also encourages telecommunications providers and businesses operating in Africa to facilitate open and secure access to the internet.
Title
Calling on African governments to protect and promote human rights through internet freedom and digital integration for all citizens across the continent of Africa.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-01 | House | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 2020-10-01 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
| 2019-12-17 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2019-12-17 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Africa
Asia
Business ethics
China
Computer security and identity theft
Contracts and agency
Freedom of information
Human rights
International affairs
Internet and video services
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Right of privacy
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Telephone and wireless communication
Asia
Business ethics
China
Computer security and identity theft
Contracts and agency
Freedom of information
Human rights
International affairs
Internet and video services
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Right of privacy
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Telephone and wireless communication
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/768/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres768/BILLS-116hres768ih.pdf |
