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111th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1836
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 22, 2009
Mr. McCain introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
A BILL
To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from further regulating the Internet.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the
Internet Freedom Act of
2009
.
Limitation on authority of the FCC
In general
The Federal Communications Commission shall not propose, promulgate, or issue any regulations regarding the Internet or IP-enabled services.
Exception
The limitation set forth in this section shall not apply to any regulations that the Commission determines necessary—
to prevent damage to the national security of the United States;
to ensure the public safety;
to assist or facilitate any actions taken by a Federal or State law enforcement agency; or
to ensure the solvency of the Universal Service Fund established under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934.
Rule of construction
Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede, repeal, or negate any regulations regarding the Internet or IP-enabled services that were in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, including any regulations established pursuant to the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (47 U.S.C. 1001 note).
General principles
Congress finds that—
the Internet and all IP-enabled services are services affecting interstate commerce; and
such services are not be subject to the jurisdiction of any State or municipal locality.
