House Bill 8336
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Unplug the Internet Kill Switch Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 22, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8336
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
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.
September 22, 2020
09/22/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
09/22/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:56 PM