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DE SCR44

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

1/25/2018

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Delcollo

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expresses the Delaware General Assembly's opposition to the Federal Communications Commission's December 14, 2017 repeal of net neutrality rules adopted in 2015.

  • Urges the United States Congress to either review the FCC's repeal under the Congressional Review Act within 60 days of receiving the Commission's order, or enact legislation to reinstate and preserve net neutrality.

  • Argues that net neutrality protections are necessary to prevent internet service providers from blocking, throttling, or prioritizing content based on publishers' ability to pay, which could silence small businesses and limit consumer access to information.

  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to the U.S. House Speaker, House and Senate Minority and Majority Leaders, and Delaware's Congressional Delegation members.

Legislative Description

Opposing The Federal Communications Commissions Repeal Of Net Neutrality Rules Intended To Protect Consumers And Ensure Fair And Reasonable Access To The Internet.

Last Action

Assigned to House Administration Committee in House

3/1/2018

Committee Referrals

Administration3/1/2018

Full Bill Text

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