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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
A bill to repeal certain war powers of the President under the Communications Act of 1934. 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 in the Communications Act of 1934 that allow the President to shut down or take control of specified telecommunications services during emergencies or war. Specifically, the bill removes the sections that grant the President these "war powers" over the internet and telecommunications. The aim is to prevent the President from being able to unilaterally cut off or seize control of the internet and other communication networks, even in times of crisis.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 09/22/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4646/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4646/BILLS-116s4646is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4646/BILLS-116s4646is.pdf.pdf |
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