To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to exclude communications over the Internet from the definition of public communication.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Online Freedom of Speech Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to exclude communications over the Internet from the meaning of public communication subject to the Act.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3058)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9478-9484)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1606.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9497)
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 225 - 182 (Roll no. 559).(text: CR H9478)
Roll Call #559 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 225 - 182 (Roll no. 559). (text: CR H9478)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 109-389.
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 109-389.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 211.