S.Con.Res. 50 (112th): A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived.

Introduced:
Jun 27, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]
Status:
Agreed To (Concurrent Resolution)

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. S.Con.Res. stands for Senate concurrent resolution.

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Status

This concurrent resolution was agreed to by both chambers of Congress on December 5, 2012. That is the end of the legislative process for concurrent resolutions. They do not have the force of law.

Progress
Introduced Jun 27, 2012
Referred to Committee Jun 27, 2012
Reported by Committee Sep 19, 2012
Passed Senate Sep 22, 2012
Passed House Dec 05, 2012
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Dec 05, 2012 11:40 a.m.
Passed 397/0

Cosponsors
40 cosponsors (27R, 13D) (show)
Committees

Senate Foreign Relations

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Summary

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Text

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Last updated Dec 05, 2012.
2 pages

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12/5/2012--Passed House without amendment.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced.
The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should continue working to implement the position of the United States on Internet governance that articulates the consistent and unequivocal policy of the United States to promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder model that governs the Internet today.

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