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All Information (Except Text) for S.J.Res.34 - 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".115th Congress (2017-2018)

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Sponsor: Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ] (Introduced 03/07/2017)
Committees: Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Action: 04/03/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-22. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
Roll Call Votes: There have been 2 roll call votes

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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".

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Date Actions Overview
04/03/2017Became Public Law No: 115-22. (TXT | PDF)
04/03/2017Signed by President.
03/30/2017Presented to President.
03/28/2017Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 205 (Roll no. 202).(text: CR H2489)
03/23/2017Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 94.(text: CR S1955)
03/15/2017Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
03/07/2017Introduced in Senate

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Date Chamber All Actions
04/03/2017Became Public Law No: 115-22. (TXT | PDF)
04/03/2017Signed by President.
03/30/2017SenatePresented to President.
03/28/2017-5:57pmHouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03/28/2017-5:57pmHouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 205 (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H2489)
03/28/2017-5:49pmHouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2503-2504)
03/28/2017-5:09pmHousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J.Res. 34, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
03/28/2017-5:09pmHouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
03/28/2017-3:49pmHouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 34.
03/28/2017-3:49pmHouseRule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
03/28/2017-3:49pmHouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 230. (consideration: CR H2489-2501)
03/28/2017-3:48pmHouseRule H. Res. 230 passed House.
03/27/2017-6:40pmHouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 230 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
03/23/2017-8:14pmHouseHeld at the desk.
03/23/2017-8:05pmHouseReceived in the House.
03/23/2017SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
03/23/2017SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 94. (text: CR S1955)
03/23/2017SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1942-1955)
03/22/2017SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1925-1929, S1935-1940)
03/22/2017SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1925)
03/15/2017SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.
03/15/2017SenateSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
03/07/2017SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Cosponsors (24)

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CosponsorDate Cosponsored
Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]* 03/07/2017
Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]* 03/07/2017
Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] 03/13/2017
Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] 03/21/2017

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Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Related Documents
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation03/07/2017 Referred to
03/15/2017 Discharged from

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Public Law No: 115-22 (04/03/2017)

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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.