House Bill 1149
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 18, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1149
Congress
117
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
Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today Act or the CONNECT Act
This bill prohibits a state or political subdivision thereof from providing or selling broadband internet access service. Such provision or sale may continue if there is no more than one other commercial provider of broadband internet access that provides competition in a particular area.
February 18, 2021
02/19/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
02/18/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/18/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:20 PM