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Titles (4)

Short Titles

Short Titles - House of Representatives

Short Titles as Passed House

Student Internet Safety Act of 2009

Short Titles as Introduced

Student Internet Safety Act of 2009

Official Titles

Official Titles - House of Representatives

Official Titles as Amended by House

To promote the safe use of the Internet by students, and for other purposes.

Official Title as Introduced

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to promote the safe use of the Internet by students, and for other purposes.


Actions Overview (2)

Date Actions Overview
06/16/2009Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 341).(text: CR 06/15/2009 H6766)
01/28/2009Introduced in House

All Actions (11)

Date Chamber All Actions
06/17/2009SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
06/16/2009-1:55pmHouseThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
06/16/2009-1:55pmHouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06/16/2009-1:55pmHouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 341). (text: CR 06/15/2009 H6766)
06/16/2009-1:47pmHouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6846-6847)
06/15/2009-4:22pmHouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
06/15/2009-4:14pmHouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 780.
06/15/2009-4:14pmHouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6766-6767)
06/15/2009-4:13pmHouseMr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
01/28/2009HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
01/28/2009HouseIntroduced in House

Cosponsors (37)

* = Original cosponsor
CosponsorDate Cosponsored
Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16] 06/11/2009
Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2] 06/11/2009
Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] 06/11/2009
Rep. Lee, Christopher J. [R-NY-26] 06/11/2009
Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] 06/11/2009
Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25] 06/11/2009
Rep. Davis, Geoff [R-KY-4] 06/11/2009
Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6] 06/11/2009
Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] 06/11/2009
Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] 06/11/2009
Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] 06/11/2009
Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5] 06/11/2009
Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] 06/11/2009
Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2] 06/11/2009
Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] 06/11/2009
Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6] 06/11/2009
Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] 06/11/2009
Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1] 06/11/2009
Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] 06/11/2009
Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7] 06/11/2009
Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15] 06/11/2009
Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] 06/11/2009
Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10] 06/11/2009
Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] 06/11/2009
Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49] 06/11/2009
Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] 06/12/2009
Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25] 06/12/2009
Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4] 06/12/2009
Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18] 06/12/2009
Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] 06/12/2009
Rep. Boozman, John [R-AR-3] 06/12/2009
Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-22] 06/12/2009
Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] 06/12/2009
Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6] 06/12/2009
Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3] 06/12/2009
Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4] 06/12/2009
Rep. Rehberg, Denny [R-MT-At Large] 06/15/2009

Committees (2)

Committees, subcommittees and links to reports associated with this bill are listed here, as well as the nature and date of committee activity and Congressional report number.

Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Reports
House Education and Labor01/28/2009 Referred to
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions06/17/2009 Referred to

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Subjects (8)


Latest Summary (2)

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Passed House amended (06/16/2009)

Student Internet Safety Act of 2009 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow local educational agencies to use state subgrants under the Enhancing Education through Technology program and the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities program to develop and implement programs promoting safe internet use by students.

Includes among such programs, those that: (1) educate students about appropriate online behavior; (2) protect students against online predators, cyberbullying, or unwanted exposure to inappropriate material; or (3) promote parental involvement in their children's internet use.