United States · Bill · S
S. 1836 (111th)
Internet Freedom Act of 2009
Introduced
22 October 2009
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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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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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 October 2009
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 October 2009
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 22 October 2009
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/1836
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/s/1836