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S.J.Res. 34: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to “Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services”.

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About the resolution

A Republican bill would block a regulation of President Obama’s that they see as executive overreach, but privacy advocates claim it could allow companies to sell your private Internet and search history. Who’s right?

The context and what the bill does

The Federal Trade Commission maintains jurisdiction over most aspects of the Internet. But after the 2016 election during the lame-duck session, another Washington agency called the Federal Communications Commission issued new regulations related specifically to Internet service providers, also known as ISPs. (You’ve probably heard of ...

Sponsor and status

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Jeff Flake

Sponsor. Junior Senator for Arizona. Republican.

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Last Updated: Mar 30, 2017
Length: 1 pages
Introduced:

Mar 7, 2017
115th Congress, 2017–2019

Status:

Enacted — Signed by the President on Apr 3, 2017

This resolution was enacted after being signed by the President on April 3, 2017.

Law:

Pub.L. 115-22

History

Mar 7, 2017
 
Introduced

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Mar 15, 2017
 
Ordered Reported

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Mar 23, 2017
 
Passed Senate (House next)

The resolution was passed in a vote in the Senate. It goes to the House next.

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Mar 24, 2017
 
On House Schedule

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Mar 28, 2017
 
Passed House

The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill.

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Apr 3, 2017
 
Enacted — Signed by the President

The President signed the bill and it became law.

S.J.Res. 34 is a joint resolution in the United States Congress.

A joint resolution is often used in the same manner as a bill. If passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and signed by the President, it becomes a law. Joint resolutions are also used to propose amendments to the Constitution.

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