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Introduced
09/22/2020
09/22/2020
In Committee
09/22/2020
09/22/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Unplug the Internet Kill Switch Act of 2020 Unplug the Internet Kill Switch Act of 2020 This bill repeals provisions that allow the President to shut down or take over the use or control of specified telecommunications services through the exercise of certain emergency powers.
AI Summary
This bill, the Unplug the Internet Kill Switch Act of 2020, repeals the provisions of the Communications Act of 1934 that allow the President to shut down or take control of certain telecommunications services during an emergency. Specifically, it removes the authority for the President to exercise emergency war powers over communications networks, which could include shutting down or restricting access to the internet. The bill aims to prevent the President from being able to unilaterally "kill the internet" during a crisis or conflict.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 09/22/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8336/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8336/BILLS-116hr8336ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8336/BILLS-116hr8336ih.pdf.pdf |
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