HJRES 153 United States House · 118th Congress

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".

HJRES 153 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule titled "Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom," which was submitted on May 22, 2024. If passed, this resolution would nullify the FCC rule, preventing it from taking effect and preserving the previous regulatory framework that required internet service providers to treat all online content equally. The bill directly affects the FCC’s authority to implement this specific rule and would maintain existing net neutrality protections. It follows a procedural mechanism under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, for congressional disapproval of agency rules. The resolution does not alter current law but blocks the FCC’s proposed changes to internet regulation.
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Introduced May 23, 2024 Last action May 31, 2024
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May 31, 2024
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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May 23, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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May 23, 2024
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