S.J.Res. 34 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
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 "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".
S.J.Res. 34 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 7, 2017, sponsored by Jeff Flake with 24 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 7, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 115-22
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services." The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1) applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Flake (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 24 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 7, 2017
- Passed the SenateMar 23, 2017
- Passed the HouseMar 28, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentMar 30, 2017
- Became lawApr 3, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Apr 3, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Mar 28, 2017 · Passed215–205 - On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Mar 23, 2017 · Joint Resolution Passed50–48
Every roll call vote on this bill
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