Online computer services

TopicBill numberAuthorInterest positionBecame lawsort icon
Community Broadband Act of 2007 S. 1853 (110th) LautenbergSupportNo
A bill to promote competition, to preserve the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services, and for other purposes. (by More
A bill to promote competition, to preserve the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 S. 2168 (110th) LeahySupportNo
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enable increased federal prosecution of identity theft crimes and to allow for restitution to victims of identity theft. (by More
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enable increased federal prosecution of identity theft crimes and to allow for restitution to victims of identity theft. (by CRS) Hide
Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007 S. 239 (110th) FeinsteinSupportNo
A bill to require Federal agencies, and persons engaged in interstate commerce, in possession of data containing sensitive personally identifiable information, to disclose any breach of such… More
A bill to require Federal agencies, and persons engaged in interstate commerce, in possession of data containing sensitive personally identifiable information, to disclose any breach of such information. (by CRS) Hide
Internet Radio Equality Act H.R. 2060 (110th) InsleeSupportNo
To nullify the March 2, 2007, determination of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, to modify the basis for making such a determination, and for other purposes. (by More
To nullify the March 2, 2007, determination of the Copyright Royalty Judges with respect to webcasting, to modify the basis for making such a determination, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Advanced Telecommunications and Opportunities Reform Act H.R. 5252 (109th) BartonOpposeNo
To promote the deployment of broadband networks and services. (by CRS)
Deleting Online Predators Act of 2006 H.R. 5319 (109th) FitzpatrickOpposeNo
This bill amends existing law to require that schools and libraries that receive universal service support prohibit the access of minors to commercial social networking websites or chat rooms.… More
This bill amends existing law to require that schools and libraries that receive universal service support prohibit the access of minors to commercial social networking websites or chat rooms. (by CRS) Hide
Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2010 H.R. 5932 (111th) ScottSupportNo
To establish the Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Unit in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. (by More
To establish the Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Unit in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2012 H.R. 2471 (112th) GoodlatteSupportNo
To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be… More
To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet. (by CRS) Hide
Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act S. 2029 (112th) WydenSupportNo
A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to deter unfair imports that infringe United States intellectual property rights, and for other purposes. (by More
A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to deter unfair imports that infringe United States intellectual property rights, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Disapproving the Rule Submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with Respect to Regulating the Internet and Broadband Industry Practices. H.J.Res. 37 (112th) WaldenSupportNo
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices. (by More
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices. (by CRS) Hide
Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 S. 413 (112th) LiebermanSplitNo
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. (by More
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. (by CRS) Hide
Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 S. 799 (112th) KerrySupportNo
A bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. (by… More
A bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Marketplace Equity Act of 2011 H.R. 3179 (112th) WomackSplitNo
To improve the States' rights to enforce the collection of State sales and use tax laws, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 H.R. 1525 (110th) LofgrenSupportNo
To amend title 18, United States Code, to discourage spyware, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 H.R. 275 (110th) SmithOpposeNo
The Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 declares that it is U.S. policy to: (1) promote the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas through any media; (2) use all appropriate… More
The Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 declares that it is U.S. policy to: (1) promote the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas through any media; (2) use all appropriate instruments of U.S. influence to support the free flow of information; and (3) deter U.S. businesses from cooperating with Internet-restricting countries in effecting online censorship. (by CRS) Hide
Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1490 (111th) LeahyOpposeNo
A bill to prevent and mitigate identity theft, to ensure privacy, to provide notice of security breaches, and to enhance criminal penalties, law enforcement assistance, and other protections against… More
A bill to prevent and mitigate identity theft, to ensure privacy, to provide notice of security breaches, and to enhance criminal penalties, law enforcement assistance, and other protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information. (by CRS) Hide
Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3480 (111th) LiebermanSupportNo
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. (by More
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. (by CRS) Hide
Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2011 H.R. 3012 (112th) ChaffetzSupportNo
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored… More
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Do Not Track Me Online Act H.R. 654 (112th) SpeierOpposeNo
To direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes.… More
To direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011 S. 575 (112th) TesterOpposeNo
A bill to study the market and appropriate regulatory structure for electronic debit card transactions, and for other purposes. (by More
A bill to study the market and appropriate regulatory structure for electronic debit card transactions, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Social Networking Online Protection Act H.R. 5050 (112th) EngelSupportNo
To prohibit employers and certain other entities from requiring or requesting that employees and certain other individuals provide a user name, password, or other means for accessing a personal… More
To prohibit employers and certain other entities from requiring or requesting that employees and certain other individuals provide a user name, password, or other means for accessing a personal account on any social networking website. (by CRS) Hide
Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012 S. 3333 (112th) ToomeySupportNo
A bill to require certain entities that collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice to such individuals in the case of a breach of… More
A bill to require certain entities that collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice to such individuals in the case of a breach of security involving such information, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007 S. 1083 (110th) CornynSupportNo
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase competitiveness in the United States, and for other purposes. (by More
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase competitiveness in the United States, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2007 H.R. 1930 (110th) ShadeggSupportNo
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase competitiveness in the United States, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Domestic Energy and Jobs Act H.R. 4480 (112th) GardnerOpposeNo
To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of… More
To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. (by CRS) Hide
Patent Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 1260 (111th) ConyersSupportNo
To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. (by CRS)
Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act S. 911 (112th) RockefellerSupportNo
A bill to establish the sense of Congress that Congress should enact, and the President should sign, bipartisan legislation to strengthen public safety and to enhance wireless communications.… More
A bill to establish the sense of Congress that Congress should enact, and the President should sign, bipartisan legislation to strengthen public safety and to enhance wireless communications. (by CRS) Hide
Next Generation Television Marketplace Act H.R. 3675 (112th) ScaliseSupportNo
To repeal certain provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, title 17 of the United States Code, and the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission that intervened in the television… More
To repeal certain provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, title 17 of the United States Code, and the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission that intervened in the television marketplace, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Next Generation Television Marketplace Act of 2011 S. 2008 (112th) DeMintSupportNo
A bill to repeal certain provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, title 17 of the United States Code, and the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission that intervened in the… More
A bill to repeal certain provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, title 17 of the United States Code, and the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission that intervened in the television marketplace, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R. 5353 (110th) MarkeySupportNo
To establish broadband policy and direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a proceeding and public broadband summits to assess competition, consumer protection, and consumer choice… More
To establish broadband policy and direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a proceeding and public broadband summits to assess competition, consumer protection, and consumer choice issues relating to broadband Internet access services (by CRS) Hide
National Hurricane Research Initiative Act of 2011 S. 692 (112th) NelsonSupportNo
A bill to improve hurricane preparedness by establishing the National Hurricane Research Initiative, and for other purposes. (by More
A bill to improve hurricane preparedness by establishing the National Hurricane Research Initiative, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Capital Raising Online While Deterring Fraud and Unethical Non-Disclosure Act of 2012 S. 2190 (112th) MerkleySupportNo
A bill to amend the securities laws to provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, and for other purposes. (by More
A bill to amend the securities laws to provide for registration exemptions for certain crowdfunded securities, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 S. 1000 (112th) ShaheenSupportNo
A bill to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Main Street Fairness Act H.R. 5660 (111th) DelahuntSplitNo
To promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes, and for other purposes. (by More
To promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S. 1733 (111th) KerrySupportNo
A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. (by More
A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. (by CRS) Hide
Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act S. 3804 (111th) LeahySplitNo
A bill to combat online infringement, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
STEM Jobs Act of 2012 H.R. 6429 (112th) SmithSupportNo
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, to eliminate the diversity immigrant program, and for other purposes. (by… More
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, to eliminate the diversity immigrant program, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Cybersecurity Act of 2012 S. 2105 (112th) LiebermanOpposeNo
A bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States. (by CRS)
Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011 H.R. 1439 (112th) GoodlatteSupportNo
To regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 H.R. 4279 (110th) ConyersSupportNo
To enhance remedies for violations of intellectual property laws, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership Act of 2010 H.R. 5658 (111th) ShadeggSupportNo
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase competitiveness in the United States, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 S. 968 (112th) LeahySplitNo
A bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Stop Online Piracy Act H.R. 3261 (112th) SmithSplitNo
To promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes. (by More
To promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act H.R. 3782 (112th) IssaSupportNo
To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes. (by More
To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 1860 (112th) SmithSupportNo
To promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and digital services. (by CRS)
Internet Radio Fairness Act of 2012 H.R. 6480 (112th) ChaffetzSupportNo
To adopt fair standards and procedures by which determinations of Copyright Royalty Judges are made with respect to webcasting, and for other purposes. (by More
To adopt fair standards and procedures by which determinations of Copyright Royalty Judges are made with respect to webcasting, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Main Street Fairness Act S. 1452 (112th) DurbinSplitNo
A bill to promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes. (by CRS)
Main Street Fairness Act H.R. 2701 (112th) ConyersSplitNo
To promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes. (by CRS)
Marketplace Fairness Act S. 1832 (112th) EnziSplitNo
A bill to restore States' sovereign rights to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws, and for other purposes. (by More
A bill to restore States' sovereign rights to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Internet Radio Fairness Act of 2012 S. 3609 (112th) WydenSupportNo
A bill to adopt fair standards and procedures by which determinations of Copyright Royalty Judges are made with respect to webcasting, and for other purposes. (by More
A bill to adopt fair standards and procedures by which determinations of Copyright Royalty Judges are made with respect to webcasting, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Uniting American Families Act of 2013 H.R. 519 (113th) NadlerSupportNo
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S. 3186 (110th) SandersSupportNo
A bill to provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. (by CRS)
American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2454 (111th) WaxmanSupportNo
To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. (by More
To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. (by CRS) Hide
Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R. 3523 (112th) RogersSupportNo
To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes. (by More
To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Uniting American Families Act of 2013 S. 296 (113th) LeahySupportNo
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate discrimination in the immigration laws by permitting permanent partners of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents to… More
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate discrimination in the immigration laws by permitting permanent partners of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents to obtain lawful permanent resident status in the same manner as spouses of citizens and lawful permanent residents and to penalize immigration fraud in connection with permanent partnerships. (by CRS) Hide
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 H.R. 684 (113th) WomackSplitNo
To restore States' sovereign rights to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R. 624 (113th) RogersSplitNo
To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes. (by More
To provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013 S. 607 (113th) LeahySupportNo
A bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications. (by CRS)
Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 S. 169 (113th) HatchSupportNo
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the United States, and for other purposes. (by More
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the United States, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 S. 336 (113th) EnziSplitNo
A bill to restore States' sovereign rights to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws, and for other purposes. (by More
A bill to restore States' sovereign rights to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 S. 743 (113th) EnziSplitNo
A bill to restore States' sovereign rights to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws, and for other purposes. (by More
A bill to restore States' sovereign rights to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
To Affirm the Policy of the United States Regarding Internet Governance. H.R. 1580 (113th) WaldenSupportNo
To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance. (by CRS)
Startup Visa Act of 2013 S. 189 (113th) UdallSupportNo
A bill to establish an employment-based immigrant visa for alien entrepreneurs who have received significant capital from investors to establish a business in the United States. (by More
A bill to establish an employment-based immigrant visa for alien entrepreneurs who have received significant capital from investors to establish a business in the United States. (by CRS) Hide
Leahy-Smith America Invents Act H.R. 1249 (112th) SmithOpposeYes
To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. (by CRS)
Jumpstart Our Business Startups H.R. 3606 (112th) FincherSupportYes
To increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies. (by More
To increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies. (by CRS) Hide