Hearing Information
Meeting Time
Monday, April 4, 2011 - 5:00pm in H-313 The Capitol View Announcement »
Monday, April 4, 2011 - 5:00pm in H-313 The Capitol View Announcement »
COMMITTEE ACTION:
REPORTED BY A RECORD VOTE of 7-3 on Monday, April 4, 2011.
FLOOR ACTION ON H.RES. 200:
Adopted by voice vote of 241-178, after agreeing to the previous question by record vote of 241-178, on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.
MANAGERS: Woodall/Polis
1. Closed rule.
2. Provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
3. Waives all points of order against consideration of the joint resolution.
4. Provides that the joint resolution shall be considered as read.
5. Waives all points of order against provisions in the joint resolution.
6. Provides one motion to recommit.
# | Version # | Sponsor(s) | Party | Summary | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Version 1 | Doyle (PA) | Democrat | Would reinstate the ability of the FCC to guard against internet access providers from blocking a consumer's access to lawful internet content. | Submitted |
2 | Version 1 | Matsui (CA) | Democrat | Would preserve the “transparency rule” adopted by the FCC as part of the Open Internet Order requiring broadband providers to make available their network management practices as well as performance and commercial terms so that consumers can make informed choices. | Submitted |
Motion by Mr. McGovern to amend the rule to H.J. Res. 37 to report an open rule. Defeated 3-7.
Motion by Mr. Hastings of Florida to amend the rule to H.J. Res. 37 to make in order and provide the appropriate waivers for amendment #1, offered by Rep. Doyle (PA). Defeated 3-7.
Motion by Mr. Polis to amend the rule to H.J. Res. 37 to make in order and provide the appropriate waivers for amendment #2, offered by Rep. Matsui (CA). Defeated 3-7.
Motion by Ms. Foxx to report the rule. Adpoted 7-3.