House vote: H.R. 1644 // April 10, 2019
Save the Internet Act of 2019
Sponsor: MIKE DOYLE (D-PA)
This bill updates the regulatory framework for broadband access. Specifically, the bill repeals a 2017 order adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that classifies broadband internet access service as an information service, therefore placing it under Federal Trade Commission authority. The order also expands the public transparency rules and preempts local and state laws that conflict with the regulatory framework.
Science, Technology, Communications Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 232 | 53.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 190 | 43.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.0% |