A 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 "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".
Latest action · Apr 3, 2017 Became Public Law No: 115-22.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMar 7, 2017
- Passed SenateMar 23, 2017
- Passed HouseMar 28, 2017
- To the PresidentMar 30, 2017
- Became lawApr 3, 2017Public Law 115-22
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services." The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1) applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information.
Recorded votes 2
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 202 | On Passage | Passed215–205 | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Senate 94 | On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 34 | Joint Resolution Passed50–48 | Mar 23, 2017 |
Cosponsors 24
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 7, 2017 to Mar 21, 2017; 22 are original cosponsors, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-AK | Dan Sullivan | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-NV | Dean Heller | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-NE | Deb Fischer | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-OK | James M. Inhofe | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-KS | Jerry Moran | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-WY | John Barrasso | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-AR | John Boozman | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-TX | John Cornyn | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-SD | John Thune | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-FL | Marco Rubio | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-UT | Mike Lee | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-UT | Orrin G. Hatch | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-KS | Pat Roberts | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-KY | Rand Paul | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-AL | Richard C. Shelby | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-MS | Roger F. Wicker | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-WI | Ron Johnson | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-MO | Roy Blunt | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-WV | Shelley Moore Capito | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-TX | Ted Cruz | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-MS | Thad Cochran | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-AR | Tom Cotton | Original | Mar 7, 2017 |
| R-KY | Mitch McConnell | Mar 13, 2017 | |
| R-SD | Mike Rounds | Mar 21, 2017 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | Referred Mar 7, 2017Discharged Mar 15, 2017 |
Actions 24
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 3, 2017Signed by President.
- Apr 3, 2017Became Public Law No: 115-22.
- Mar 30, 2017Presented to President.
- Mar 28, 2017Rule H. Res. 230 passed House.
- Mar 28, 2017Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 230. (consideration: CR H2489-2501)
In the Congressional Record 7
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Debate and remarks H5450 | Jacky Rosen D-NV | Jul 12, 2017 |
| House | Debate and remarks H2758 | Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R-GA | Apr 6, 2017 |
| House · Senate | Debate and remarks H2649, S2189 | Jacky Rosen D-NV, Jon Tester D-MT | Apr 4, 2017 |
| House · Senate | Debate and remarks H2478–H2489, H2489–H2501, S2029Text printed H2478, H2489Amendments H2485Recorded votes H2488, H2503consideration (H. Res. 230), previous questiondisapprove | Al Franken D-MN, Anna G. Eshoo D-CA, Bill Flores R-TX, Bill Johnson R-OH, Chris Collins R-NY, Diana DeGette D-CO, Doris O. Matsui D-CA, Frank Pallone, Jr. D-NJ, Greg Walden R-OR, James R. Langevin D-RI, Janice D. Schakowsky D-IL, Jared Polis D-CO (amendment), Jerry McNerney D-CA, Keith Ellison D-MN, Leonard Lance R-NJ, Marsha Blackburn R-TN, Michael C. Burgess R-TX, Michael E. Capuano D-MA, Michael F. Doyle D-PA, Nancy Pelosi D-CA, Paul Tonko D-NY, Pete Olson R-TX, Ro Khanna D-CA, Robert E. Latta R-OH, Steve Scalise R-LA, Val Butler Demings D-FL, Zoe Lofgren D-CA | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S1941, S1942, S1947–S1949, S1951, S1954Text printed S1955Recorded votes S1954disapprove | Brian Schatz D-HI, Chris Van Hollen D-MD, Edward J. Markey D-MA, John Cornyn R-TX, Mitch McConnell R-KY, Richard Blumenthal D-CT, Ron Wyden D-OR | Mar 23, 2017 |
Research
What has been written about this resolution: committee reports, cost estimates, the sponsor’s authority statement, printed hearings and the Congressional Research Service’s work.
CRS reports 4
Congressional Research Service work that CRS links to this resolution or the law it became, newest first.
Cite it 4
Products on other subjects that cite it, usually among other measures.
| Product | Title | Kind | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| R45104 | Guide to Committee Activity Reports: Purpose, Rules, and Contents | Report | Jun 2, 2025 |
| R43992 | The Congressional Review Act (CRA): Frequently Asked Questions | Report | Nov 12, 2021 |
| R40616 | The Federal Net Neutrality Debate: Access to Broadband Networks Archived | Report | Feb 24, 2021 |
| R43160 | Senate Committee Funding: Description of Process and Analysis of Disbursements Archived | Report | Nov 8, 2018 |
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
Titles 2
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title
- 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 "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services"
- Official Title as Introduced
- A 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 "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Congressional oversight
- Consumer affairs
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Marketing and advertising
- Right of privacy
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Telephone and wireless communication
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Mar 23, 2017Engrossed in Senate
- Mar 15, 2017Placed on Calendar Senate
- Mar 7, 2017Introduced in Senate
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