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MI HR0285
Resolution
Status
5/14/2010
Primary Sponsor
Rick Jones
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AI Summary
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Urges the President, Congress, and Federal Communications Commission to refrain from classifying Internet broadband services as common carrier services under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934.
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Cites the unregulated development of the Internet over 25 years as responsible for job creation and economic benefits throughout Michigan.
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Opposes the FCC's May 6, 2010 announcement to reclassify broadband Internet services as common carrier services with tighter regulation.
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States that applying monopoly-era Title II regulations to the Internet would slow broadband infrastructure investment and jeopardize job growth in Michigan.
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Congress leaders, Michigan congressional delegation, and FCC Commissioners.
Legislative Description
A resolution to memorialize the President, the Congress, and the Federal Communications Commission of the United States to refrain from regulating Internet broadband services as common carrier services under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934.
broadband services
Last Action
Adopted
5/14/2010