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OH HCR26
Concurrent Resolution
Status
5/12/2020
Primary Sponsor
Kent Smith
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress and the President of the United States to prohibit internet service providers from terminating internet service to residential customers and small businesses for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Notes that the Federal Communications Commission's Keep Americans Connected Pledge only encourages providers not to terminate service for 60 days due to inability to pay, which is insufficient.
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Identifies that students, workers, and families depend on internet access for online learning, remote employment, communication, and pandemic information during the COVID-19 emergency.
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Requires the House Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, Congress leadership, Ohio's Congressional delegation, and Ohio news media.
Legislative Description
Urge Congress to prohibit internet cut off during COVID-19.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced and Referred to Committee: Public Utilities
5/12/2020