H.J. Res 37 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission

Procedure Step:

Passed

Summary:

On February 16, 2011, Rep Greg Walden (R-OR) introduced House Joint Resolution 37: Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.

Expresses Congress's disapproval of the rule adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 21, 2010, relating to preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices. Prohibits such rule from having any force or effect.

Updates:
On April 8, 2011 the House approved HJRes 37 on a 240 to 179 vote mainly along party lines.

Supporters:

Sponsor: Rep Greg Walden (R-OR)

Co-sponsors:

Rep Upton, Fred [MI-6] - 2/16/2011
Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] - 2/16/2011
Rep Stearns, Cliff [FL-6] - 2/16/2011
Rep Whitfield, Ed [KY-1] - 2/16/2011
Rep Shimkus, John [IL-19] - 2/16/2011
Rep Guthrie, Brett [KY-2] - 2/16/2011
Rep Blackburn, Marsha [TN-7] - 2/16/2011
Rep Rogers, Mike J. [MI-8] - 2/16/2011
Rep Bass, Charles F. [NH-2] - 2/16/2011
Rep Bono Mack, Mary [CA-45] - 2/16/2011
Rep Kinzinger, Adam [IL-11] - 2/16/2011
Rep Gingrey, Phil [GA-11] - 2/16/2011
Rep Barton, Joe [TX-6] - 2/16/2011
Rep Olson, Pete [TX-22] - 2/16/2011
Rep McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [WA-5] - 2/16/2011
Rep Latta, Robert E. [OH-5] - 2/16/2011
Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] - 2/16/2011
Rep Lance, Leonard [NJ-7] - 2/16/2011
Rep Scalise, Steve [LA-1] - 2/16/2011
Rep McKinley, David B. [WV-1] - 2/16/2011
Rep Emerson, Jo Ann [MO-8] - 2/16/2011
Rep Graves, Tom [GA-9] - 2/16/2011
Rep Diaz-Balart, Mario [FL-21] - 2/16/2011
Rep Boren, Dan [OK-2] - 2/18/2011
Rep Peterson, Collin C. [MN-7] - 2/18/2011
Rep Pompeo, Mike [KS-4] - 2/28/2011
Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] - 2/28/2011
Rep Gardner, Cory [CO-4] - 2/28/2011
Rep Pitts, Joseph R. [PA-16] - 2/28/2011
Rep Cassidy, Bill [LA-6] - 2/28/2011
Rep Bilbray, Brian P. [CA-50] - 2/28/2011
Rep Huelskamp, Tim [KS-1] - 2/28/2011
Rep Murphy, Tim [PA-18] - 2/28/2011
Rep Ribble, Reid J. [WI-8] - 2/28/2011
Rep Schilling, Robert T. [IL-17] - 2/28/2011
Rep Pence, Mike [IN-6] - 2/28/2011
Rep Sullivan, John [OK-1] - 2/28/2011
Rep Griffith, H. Morgan [VA-9] - 3/1/2011
Rep Carter, John R. [TX-31] - 3/1/2011
Rep Buchanan, Vern [FL-13] - 3/1/2011
Rep Paul, Ron [TX-14] - 3/1/2011
Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 3/1/2011
Rep Westmoreland, Lynn A. [GA-3] - 3/1/2011
Rep Harper, Gregg [MS-3] - 3/1/2011

Legislation Date:

February 16, 2011

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