H.R. 1644 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Save the Internet Act of 2019
H.R. 1644 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 8, 2019, sponsored by Michael F. Doyle with 197 co-sponsors. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 8, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 197
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Save the Internet Act of 2019 This bill updates the regulatory framework for broadband access. Specifically, the bill repeals a 2017 order adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that classifies broadband internet access service as an information service, therefore placing it under Federal Trade Commission authority.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael F. Doyle (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 197 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 8, 2019
- Passed the HouseApr 10, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74. (Apr 29, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Apr 10, 2019 · Passed232–190 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Apr 10, 2019 · Failed204–216
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 10, 2019
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 10, 2019
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 10, 2019
- Save the Internet ActHouse · Apr 10, 2019
- Save the Internet ActHouse · Apr 10, 2019
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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