S. 215 (110th): Internet Freedom Preservation Act

Introduced:
Jan 09, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Byron Dorgan [D-ND]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 9, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 09, 2007
Referred to Committee Jan 09, 2007
Cosponsors
11 cosponsors (9D, 1I, 1R) (show)
Committees

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure net neutrality.

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Last updated Jan 09, 2007.
9 pages

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1/9/2007--Introduced.
Internet Freedom Preservation Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to establish certain Internet neutrality duties for broadband service providers (providers), including not interfering with, or discriminating against, the ability of any person to use broadband service in a lawful manner.
Allows providers to engage in activities in furtherance of certain management and business-related practices, such as protecting network security and offering consumer protection services such as parental controls.
Prohibits a provider from requiring a subscriber, as a condition on the purchase of broadband service, to purchase any cable service, telecommunications service, or IP-enabled voice service.
Requires a report from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to specified congressional committees on provider delivery of broadband content, applications, and services.

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