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S.J.Res. 34 (115th)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".

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Introduced

7 March 2017

Last action

3 April 2017 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 115-22.

Sponsors

Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Ron Johnson, John Barrasso, Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], John Boozman, Shelley Capito, Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4], John Cornyn, Tom Cotton, Ted Cruz, Deb Fischer, Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV], Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1], Mike Lee, Rand Paul, Rep. Roberts, Pat [R-KS-1], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL], Dan Sullivan, John Thune, Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Jerry Moran, Mitch McConnell, Mike Rounds

Subjects

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Source updated

5 December 2025

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Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services." The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1) applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information.

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Timeline

  1. 7 March 2017

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 March 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 March 2017

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 15 March 2017

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

    Source: Discharge

  5. 15 March 2017

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 March 2017

    Passed

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1925)

    Source: Floor

  7. 23 March 2017

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 March 2017

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 March 2017

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1942-1955)

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 March 2017

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 94.(text: CR S1955)

    Source: Floor

  11. 27 March 2017

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 230 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  12. 28 March 2017

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 28 March 2017

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 205 (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H2489)

    Source: Floor

  14. 28 March 2017

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 205 (Roll no. 202).(text: CR H2489)

    Source: Floor

  15. 28 March 2017

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 230. (consideration: CR H2489-2501)

    Source: Floor

  16. 28 March 2017

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  17. 28 March 2017

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  18. 28 March 2017

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 230 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  19. 30 March 2017

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  20. 30 March 2017

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  21. 3 April 2017

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 115-22.

    Source: President

  22. 3 April 2017

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  23. 3 April 2017

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

28 March 2017 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 215 · No 205 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 9

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

23 March 2017 · Joint Resolution Passed · On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 34 · Joint Resolution Passed · Official source

Yes 50 · No 48 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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