Lawmakers Promote a Free Internet

A new proposal circulating in Washington, D.C. aims to define the official policy of the United States government regarding Internet freedom.

The draft legislation, authored by Rep. Greg Walden (Ore.), chair of the House Communications and Technology subcommittee, was introduced on Feb. 5 during a hearing on global efforts for Internet regulation, according to Hillicon Valley.

"Given the importance of the Internet to the global economy, it is essential that the Internet remain stable, secure and free from government control," the draft legislation reads, stating that U.S. government policy should continue to promote a free Internet not controlled by the government, "and to preserve and advance the successful multistakeholder model that governs the Internet."

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