S 4646
Unplug the Internet Kill Switch Act of 2020
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This bill, the Unplug the Internet Kill Switch Act of 2020, aims to limit the President’s authority to take control of internet communications during national emergencies. Specifically, it repeals sections of the Communications Act of 1934 that allow the President to commandeer telecommunications services under emergency powers. The bill seeks to prevent the potential for the government to shut down or significantly alter internet access during crises. It does this by removing specific provisions related to presidential control over telecommunications.
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