Sensenbrenner Tries, Tries Again

SENSENBRENNER TRIES, TRIES AGAIN
[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]
Judiciary Committee Chairman James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) is still trying to get tougher network-neutrality language into the House video franchise bill. According to a top committee staffer, he is still planning to introduce his bill, which passed his own committee 20-13, as an amendment on the House floor when the bill is voted on, which is planned for sometime later this week. Rep Sensenbrenner attempted to assert jurisdiction over the bill, arguing that questions about network control over the Internet raise antitrust concerns that are in his committee's wheelhouse. That effort failed, and his amendment is not likely to survive, either, even if it survives rules committee vetting on germaneness. Now it looks like a vote on the House bill won't happen until late this week, according to a committee minority staffer, with a rules committee meeting Wednesday on what amendments can be offered.
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