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H.J.Res. 153

Introduced

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom".

Sponsor
RRobert E. Latta· Ohio
Introduced
May 23, 2024
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.May 31, 2024
[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 153 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. J. RES. 153

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications 
Commission relating to ``Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; 
Restoring Internet Freedom''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 23, 2024

Mr. Latta submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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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 ``Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; 
Restoring Internet Freedom''.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the 
rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to 
``Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet 
Freedom'' (89 Fed. Reg. 45404 (May 22, 2024)), and such rule shall have 
no force or effect.
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