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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 "Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom".

USA118th CongressSJRES-103| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2024
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (10)
Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.)
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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 115-52
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 "Restoring Internet Freedom".
May 31, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 118-153
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jul 23, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 115-52
    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 "Restoring Internet Freedom".


  • May 31, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 118-153
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • July 23, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HJRES 118-153: 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".

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 "Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom".

USA118th CongressSJRES-103| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2024
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.)
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 115-52
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 "Restoring Internet Freedom".
May 31, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 118-153
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jul 23, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 115-52
    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 "Restoring Internet Freedom".


  • May 31, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 118-153
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • July 23, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Marsha Blackburn

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (10)
Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HJRES 118-153: 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".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted