United States 117th Congress Status: Died 2 R cosponsors

HR 1149 — CONNECT Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today Act or the CONNECT Act This bill prohibits a state or political subdivision thereof from providing or selling broadband internet access service. Such provision or sale may continue if there is no more than one other commercial provider of broadband internet access that provides competition in a particular area.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Also cites: 47 U.S.C. § 214, 47 U.S.C. § 615b

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1149 do?
Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today Act or the CONNECT Act This bill prohibits a state or political subdivision thereof from providing or selling broadband internet access service. Such provision or sale may continue if there is no more than one other commercial provider of broadband internet access that provides competition in a particular area.
Who sponsors HR 1149?
HR 1149 is sponsored by Long, Billy (Republican) and Foxx, Virginia (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 1149?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1149?
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