United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

S 918 — E-FRONTIER Act

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 164.

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This bill died with 116th 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

Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet in Every Respect Act or the E-FRONTIER Act This bill constrains the President and executive agencies from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail service on a broadband network unless given authority to do so by Congress. The Government Accountability Office must study and report on potential threats facing U.S. broadband networks from China, Iran, Russia, and other foreign adversaries and the risks of using foreign equipment and services in U.S. broadband networks.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

15 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds language that clarifies that certain actions will not affect the authority of the Federal Communications Commission under the Communications Act of 1934. This means the commission's regulatory powers remain intact regardless of the contract circumstances related to the services at the facility.

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918 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
918 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
918 To prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress, and for other purposes.
164 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
918 [Report No.
116-66] To prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress, and for other purposes.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress, and for other purposes.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation July 25, 2019 Reported by Mr.
Wicker, with amendments [Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress, and for other purposes.
or (B) a private entity from obtaining access to a broadband network at a facility that is owned or operated by the Federal Government if that entity is under a contract to provide services at that facility.
or (B) a private entity from obtaining access to a broadband network at a facility that is owned or operated by the Federal Government if that entity is under a contract to provide services at that facility.;
or (4) affect the authority of the Federal Communications Commission under the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.
151 et seq.).
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Calendar No.
164 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
918 [Report No.
116-66] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ July 25, 2019 Reported with amendments
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Action History

  1. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. With written report No. 116-66.

  2. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. With written report No. 116-66.

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 164.

  4. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

  5. Introduced in Senate

  6. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 918 do?
Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet in Every Respect Act or the E-FRONTIER Act This bill constrains the President and executive agencies from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail service on a broadband network unless given authority to do so by Congress. The Government Accountability Office must study and report on potential threats facing U.S. broadband networks from China, Iran, Russia, and other foreign adversaries and the risks of using foreign equipment and services in U.S. broadband networks.
Who sponsors S 918?
S 918 is sponsored by Cruz, Ted (Republican).
What is the current status of S 918?
This bill died with 116th 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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