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S.J.Res. 52: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".

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S.J.Res. 52: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".

115th Congress · introduced 2018-02-27 · Science, Technology, Communications · Latest: Held at the desk.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2018-02-27 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 2 recorded votes in our records. Latest: Senate vote 96 (2018): On the Motion to Proceed, SJRES52 (2018-05-16), Motion to Proceed Agreed to. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Held at the desk. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

What does this mean?

Official title

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".

Plain summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Restoring Internet Freedom." The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated "information service"; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules.

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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What does this mean? (plain words)

Official text

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · 48 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Gary C. Peters (D-MI), Bernard Sanders (I-VT), Jack Reed (D-RI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Michael F. Bennet (D-CO), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Cory A. Booker (D-NJ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Patty Murray (D-WA), Tina Smith (D-MN), Angus S. King, Jr. (I-ME), Christopher Murphy (D-CT), Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Christopher A. Coons (D-DE)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] reported raising $6.0 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Recorded votes

Words on this page, explained (2)
Joint resolution
In Texas, the type of measure the Legislature uses to propose a constitutional amendment (marked HJR or SJR). The governor does not sign or veto it; the voters decide. In Congress a joint resolution can also be used like a bill. In Florida, a joint resolution passed by three-fifths of the members of each chamber puts a constitutional amendment on the ballot.
Rulemaking
The process agencies use to write regulations that carry out laws passed by Congress or a legislature. Usually an agency publishes a proposed rule, takes public comments, then publishes a final rule.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong115-sjres52 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong115 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong115