H.R. 5418 - Protecting Internet Freedom Act
- Sponsor:
- Sean P. Duffy
- Summary:
- To prohibit the National Telecommunications and Information Administration from allowing the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority functions contract to lapse unless specifically authorized to do so by an Act of Congress. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been referred to committee.
Protecting Internet Freedom Act
H.R. 5418 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- To prohibit the National Telecommunications and Information Administration from allowing the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority functions contract to lapse unless specifically authorized to do so by an Act of Congress. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To prohibit the National Telecommunications and Information Administration from allowing the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority functions contract to lapse unless specifically authorized to do so by an Act of Congress.
- Other Titles
- Protecting Internet Freedom Act
- Protecting Internet Freedom Act
- Sponsor
- Sean P. Duffy
- Co-Sponsors
- Robert B. Aderholt
- Brian Babin
- Lou Barletta
- Joe Barton
- Marsha Blackburn
- Kevin Brady
- Dave Brat
- Jim Bridenstine
- Michael C. Burgess
- Doug Collins
- Eric A. "Rick" Crawford
- John Abney Culberson
- Scott DesJarlais
- Jeff Duncan
- Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
- John Fleming
- Bill Flores
- Scott Garrett
- Louie Gohmert
- Paul A. Gosar
- Sam Graves
- Glenn Grothman
- Vicky Hartzler
- Jeb Hensarling
- J. French Hill
- Richard Hudson
- Tim Huelskamp
- Sam Johnson
- Walter B. Jones
- David P. Joyce
- Raúl R. Labrador
- Darin LaHood
- Doug Lamborn
- Frank A. LoBiondo
- Barry Loudermilk
- Kenny Marchant
- Michael T. McCaul
- Tom McClintock
- David B. McKinley
- John L. Mica
- Tim Murphy
- Richard B. Nugent
- Steven M. Palazzo
- Ted Poe
- Bill Posey
- Tom Price
- John Ratcliffe
- Mike Rogers
- Dennis A. Ross
- Matt Salmon
- Mark Sanford
- Austin Scott
- F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.
- Jason Smith
- Lamar Smith
- Randy K. Weber, Sr.
- Brad R. Wenstrup
- Bruce Westerman
- Roger Williams
- Robert J. Wittman
- Kevin Yoder
- Ted S. Yoho
- David Young
- Don Young
- Lee M. Zeldin
- Subjects
- Science, technology, communications
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Commerce
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Internet and video services
- Public contracts and procurement
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- Major Actions
Introduced 6/09/2016 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 6/09/2016 6/09/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. 6/09/2016 Introduced in House Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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