118th Congress · HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONBILL

H.J.Res. 153Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom".

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom".

Science, technology, communications
Introduced May 23, 2024
Last action May 31, 2024
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SummaryCRS Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) titled Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom and published on May 22, 2024. The rule classifies broadband internet as a telecommunications service for purposes of FCC regulation and prohibits broadband providers from blocking or slowing traffic to lawful content and from engaging in paid prioritization arrangements. (These provisions are commonly referred to as net neutrality rules.)

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
May 31, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
May 23, 2024
Introduced in House
May 23, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.