US Congress is making a push to 'save the internet' with bill restoring net neutrality

US Congress is making a push to 'save the internet' with bill restoring net neutrality

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https://www.pcgamer.com/us-congress-is-making-a-push-to-save-the-internet-with-bill-restoring-net-neutrality/

The FCC led by former Verizon attorney and current chairman Ajit Pai was successful in dismantling net neutrality rules that were imposed under the previous administration, but it's far from a done deal. In an attempt to restore those rules, members of Congress are introducing a bill to reinstate those rules.

Called the "Save the Internet Act of 2019" (PDF), the bill is largely a push by Democratic members of the House and Senate, in what has become a partisan issue. As with before, the bill would establish Title II authority for the FCC to enforce certain rules on internet service providers (ISPs) and wireless telecoms, The Verge reports. Title II refers to a section of the Communications Act of 1934. By classifying ISPs as "common carriers," the FCC can enforce net neutrality rules, if and when they exist.