Report: Net Neutrality Bill (Save the Internet Act) Passes House But Faces an Uncertain Political Future
From The Washington Post:
House lawmakers on Wednesday approved [by a vote of 232-191] a Democrat-backed bill that would restore rules requiring AT&T, Verizon and other Internet providers to treat all Web traffic equally, marking an early step toward reversing one of the most significant deregulatory moves of the Trump era.
But the net neutrality measure is likely to stall from here, given strong Republican opposition in the GOP-controlled Senate and the White House, where aides to President Trump this week recommended that he veto the legislation if it ever reaches his desk.
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HR 1644 (via Congress.gov)
CBO Cost Estimate
Statements From FCC Chairman Commissioners
Chairman Pai
Commissioner Carr
Commissioner O’Rielly
Commissioner Rosenworcel
Commissioner Starks
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Victory! The House of Representatives Passes Net Neutrality Protections (via EFF)
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