United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1644 (116th)
Save the Internet Act of 2019
Introduced
8 March 2019
Last action
29 April 2019 · Calendars
Status
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.
Sponsors
Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2], Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Rose, Max [D-NY-11], Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34], Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13]
Subjects
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Source updated
28 May 2025
Summary
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. The order also expands the public transparency rules and preempts local and state laws that conflict with the regulatory framework. The bill restores a 2015 FCC order, which classifies both mobile and fixed broadband internet access services as telecommunications services, therefore placing the services under FCC authority. Additionally, the bill would create a general conduct standard and restore regulations, including those that prohibit blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization.
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Timeline
8 March 2019
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
8 March 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
8 March 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
9 March 2019
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Source: Committee
12 March 2019
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
26 March 2019
Vote
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 11 .
Source: Committee
26 March 2019
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
3 April 2019
Vote
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 22.
Source: Committee
3 April 2019
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
5 April 2019
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 15.
Source: Calendars
5 April 2019
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-34.
Source: Committee
5 April 2019
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-34.
Source: Committee
9 April 2019
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1644 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
9 April 2019
Passed
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
9 April 2019
Floor
Mr. Doyle, Michael F. moved that the committee rise.
Source: Floor
9 April 2019
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1644 and H.R. 2021. Measure will be considered read. Rule provides for the previous question to be considered as ordered without intervening motions for both measures except for one hour of debate; one motion to recommit is allowed for both measures. The rule provides for adoption of H.Res. 293. The rule provides for proceedings during the period of April 11, 2019, through April 26, 2019.
Source: Floor
9 April 2019
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Andre Carson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
9 April 2019
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 294 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
9 April 2019
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3169-3185; text: CR H3178-3179)
Source: Floor
10 April 2019
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
10 April 2019
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 167).
Source: Floor
10 April 2019
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 167).
Source: Floor
10 April 2019
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 166).
Source: Floor
10 April 2019
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Source: Floor
10 April 2019
Floor
Mr. Walden moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3237)
Source: Floor
10 April 2019
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
10 April 2019
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1644.
Source: Floor
10 April 2019
Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 294, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davids (KS) amendment No. 7.
Source: Floor
10 April 2019
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
10 April 2019
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3224-3239)
Source: Floor
11 April 2019
Calendars
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Source: Calendars
29 April 2019
Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.
Source: Calendars
Votes
10 April 2019 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source
Yes 232 · No 190 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 10
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Nay
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Not Voting
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]Yea
- Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
10 April 2019 · failed · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · Failed · Official source
Yes 204 · No 216 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 11
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Aye
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Not Voting
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]No
- Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]No
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 29 April 2019 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 10 April 2019 · Download file
- Reported in House · 5 April 2019 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 8 March 2019 · Download file
Documents
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 29 April 2019
Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Rose, Max [D-NY-11] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13] · D · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Save the Internet Act of 2019
- related to ← Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1644) to restore the open internet order of the Federal Communications Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2021) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and to establish a congressional budget for fiscal year 2020; and for other purposes.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 116-37 to direct GAO to initiate a study to examine the influence of all entities on the virtuous cycle of the internet ecosystem and whether such rules protect the access of consumers to a free and open internet.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 116-37 to require the FCC to share the list of 700 rules that will be permanently forborne by the FCC should this bill become law.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 116-37 to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress examining the importance of 2015 Open Internet Order to ethnic and racial minorities, socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, rural populations, individuals with disabilities, and the elderly.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 116-37 to require the FCC to submit a report, within 1 year of enactment, to the Committees of Jurisdiction that describes all enforcement actions taken since enactment by the FCC with respect to persons engaged in the provision of broadband Internet access service.
- amends ← Amendment requires GAO to produce a report, within 1 year, reviewing the benefits to consumers of broadband internet access providers offering broadband internet access service on a standalone basis and what steps Congress can take to increase the availability of standalone broadband internet access service to consumers, particularly those living in rural areas.
- amends ← Amendment requires the Federal Communications Commission to submit to Congress within 30 days a plan for how the Commission will evaluate and address problems with the collection on Form 477 of data regarding the deployment of broadband Internet access service.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 116-37 to require that within 1 year of enactment, the GAO shall produce a report examining the FCC's efforts to assess competition in the wireline and wireless broadband internet access markets, and how the FCC can better assess competition, and what steps, if any the FCC can take to better increase competition in the wireless and wireline broadband internet access markets.
Showing 9 of 14 related records.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1644
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/1644
- us · 116-hr-1644 · source updated 28 May 2025