H.J. Res. 37 - Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices

Bill Text

    Text of H.J. Res 37 PDF XML

    Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the internet and broadband industry practices.

    Text of H. Rept. 112-51 PDF XML

    From the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 

Rule Information

 

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.

 

Amendments (click headers to sort)

#Version #Sponsor(s)PartySummaryStatus
1Version 1Doyle (PA)DemocratWould reinstate the ability of the FCC to guard against internet access providers from blocking a consumer's access to lawful internet content.Submitted
2Version 1Matsui (CA)DemocratWould 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