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H.J.Res.37 - Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.112th Congress (2011-2012)

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Sponsor: Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2] (Introduced 02/16/2011)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce
Committee Reports: H. Rept. 112-51
Latest Action: Senate - 04/13/2011 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 34.  (All Actions)
Roll Call Votes: There have been 3 roll call votes

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Summary: H.J.Res.37 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)All Information (Except Text)

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Passed House without amendment (04/08/2011)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.