House passes measure to repeal net neutrality

[one...two...tree 2,762]

A measure to repeal net-neutrality regulations passed the House on Friday in a largely party-line vote.

The resolution passed 240-179, with Democrats defending the regulations as vital to preserving Internet openness and Republicans arguing that the policy is an example of regulatory overreach.

The repeal resolution offered by Communications subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-Ore.) would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from implementing controversial rules passed in December aimed at preventing phone and cable companies from interfering with Web traffic.

The repeal measure, a Congressional Review Act vehicle, faces an uphill battle in the Senate; the White House has already issued a veto threat. President Obama made a campaign promise to support net-neutrality rules.

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (Va.) said the repeal effort is "part of House Republicans' pro-growth agenda to give business people in this country the chance to grow, innovate and compete so that people can get back to work."

Senate Commerce Chairman Jay Rockefeller (W.Va) said he is "disappointed that House leadership wants to undo the integrity of the FCC’s process and unravel their good work."

A GOP Senate aide on the Commerce Committee said Republicans are looking at ways to quickly move the repeal measure.

During floor debate, Republicans said the regulations amount to an additional example of government overreach.

"There is no crisis warranting federal intervention," Walden said.

They also said the FCC exceeded its statutory authority when it passed the rules.

Democrats said the regulations would create jobs by protecting the growth of Internet companies.

"The FCC's open-Internet rule makes two simple promises," Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) said. "To consumers, that we can visit any legal website and use any online service on any device we want. To innovators, that they don't have to ask permission from the government or get shaken down by Internet access providers when they come up with a new website, device or service."

http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/154957-house-passes-measure-to-repeal-net-neutrality

[mawilson 2,133]

F*cking idiots.

[Zero Sum 305]

They could try to defund the FCC while at it as well.

[mawilson 2,133]

They could try to defund the FCC while at it as well.

Why don't they defund themselves and go back to wherever they came from.

[Zero Sum 305]

Why don't they defund themselves and go back to wherever they came from.

"Tea Party" (which isn't).

They can go back to Hell.

[justashooter 430]

the "net neutrality" bill was never about net neutrality. it was about shutting down free discussion. good to see it go, like any kind of government controlled censorship.

[mawilson 2,133]

the "net neutrality" bill was never about net neutrality. it was about shutting down free discussion.

What free discussion?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Oh great. This will solve the budget issues and create those 8 million jobs finally. Glad to see the GOP focused on the priorities.