United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 5273 (109th)
Network Neutrality Act of 2006
Introduced
2 May 2006
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
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Summary
Network Neutrality Act of 2006 - States that it is the policy of the United States to, among other things, maintain the freedom to use broadband telecommunications networks, including the Internet, without interference from network operators. Outlines specified duties of broadband network providers to ensure broadband network neutrality, including the duty to: (1) enable users to utilize their broadband service to access all lawful content, applications, and services available over broadband networks, including the Internet; and (2) not block, impair, degrade, discriminate against, or interfere with the ability of any person to utilize their broadband service for lawful purposes. Provides exceptions for providers, including implementing reasonable measures to manage its networks and protect network security. Provides for implementation and enforcement of this Act through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 2 May 2006
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Introduced in House · EN · 2 May 2006
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 2 May 2006
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/5273
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/hr/5273