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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.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1606 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1606
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to exclude
communications over the Internet from the definition of public
communication.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 13, 2005
Mr. Hensarling introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on House Administration
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A BILL
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to exclude
communications over the Internet from the definition of public
communication.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Online Freedom of Speech Act''.
SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATION.
Paragraph (22) of section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act
of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 431(22)) is amended by adding at the end the
following new sentence: ``Such term shall not include communications
over the Internet.''.
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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.