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S. 1836 (111th)

Internet Freedom Act of 2009

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Introduced

22 October 2009

Last action

22 October 2009 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ], Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

14 August 2025

Summary

Internet Freedom Act of 2009 - Prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from proposing, promulgating, or issuing any regulations with regard to the Internet or IP-enabled services. Makes such prohibition non-applicable to regulations that are determined necessary to: (1) prevent damage to U.S. national security; (2) ensure public safety; (3) assist or facilitate any actions taken by federal and state law enforcement agencies; or (4) ensure the solvency of the Universal Service Fund.

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Timeline

  1. 22 October 2009

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 October 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10702-10703)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 October 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 October 2009

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