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H.R. 1212 (114th)

Internet Freedom Act

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Introduced

3 March 2015

Last action

6 March 2015 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Sponsors

Marsha Blackburn, Brett Guthrie, David McKinley, Pete Olson, Robert Latta, Susan Brooks, Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], Kevin Cramer, Markwayne Mullin, Bill Flores, Leonard Lance, JOE BARTON, JOHN SHIMKUS, Richard Hudson, Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Gregg Harper, Mike Pompeo, Bill Johnson, Chris Collins, Michael Burgess, Bob Gibbs, Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Thomas Rooney, David Schweikert, Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], David Rouzer, Bill Posey, Trent Franks, JOHN DUNCAN, WALTER JONES, Diane Black, Billy Long, Ken Buck, KEVIN BRADY, Barbara Comstock, Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Paul Gosar, Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rod Blum, Jackie Walorski, David Roe, Louie Gohmert, Jeb Hensarling, Charles Dent, Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Martha McSally, Gary Palmer

Subjects

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Source updated

12 August 2025

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Summary

Internet Freedom Act Nullifies the rule adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on February 26, 2015, relating to the reclassification of broadband Internet access service as a telecommunications service. Prohibits the FCC from reissuing such rule in substantially the same form, or from issuing a new rule that is substantially the same, unless the rule is specifically authorized by a law enacted after enactment of this Act. Exempts any rule that the FCC determines is necessary for national security, public safety, or assistance to law enforcement.

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Timeline

  1. 3 March 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 March 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 March 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 March 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

    Source: Committee

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