H.Con.Res. 185 (104th): Expressing the sense of the Congress that Members should understand and use the Internet to improve the democratic process, communicate with the Internet community.

Introduced:
Jun 13, 1996 (104th Congress, 1995–1996)
Sponsor:
Rep. Richard “Rick” White [R-WA1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on June 13, 1996, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Jun 13, 1996
Cosponsors
5 cosponsors (4R, 1D) (show)
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Last updated Jun 13, 1996.
3 pages

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6/13/1996--Introduced.
Declares that the Congress should: (1) educate itself about the Internet and use the technology in personal, committee, and leadership offices; (2) work in a bipartisan and bicameral fashion to facilitate the growth and advancement of the Internet; (3) maximize the openness of and participation in government by the people via the Internet so that constituents can have more information from, and more access to, their elected representatives; (4) promote commerce and free flow of information on the Internet; (5) advance the United States' world leadership in the digital world by avoiding the passage of laws that stifle innovation and increase Internet regulation; and (6) work with the Internet community to receive its input on the issues affecting the Internet that come before the Congress.

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