House Simple Resolution 717
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the internet.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 20, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
717
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the first internet message as well as the efforts of various stakeholders that have helped to establish and grow the internet.
November 20, 2019
11/21/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
11/20/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
11/20/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 2:00:27 AM