S.Res. 323 · 109th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United Nations and other international organizations should not be allowed to exercise control over the Internet.
- Stage
- Passed chamber resolution
- Sponsor
- Norm Coleman
- Introduced
- 2005-11-18
- Latest action
- 2005-11-18 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Calls on the President to: (1) oppose any effort to transfer control of the Internet to the United Nations or any other international entity; (2) advance the values of an open Internet in the broader trade and diplomatic conversations of the United States; and (3) pursue a continuing and constructive dialogue with the international community on the Internet's future governance.
Applauds the President for: (1) asserting that the United States has no present intention of relinquishing its historic leadership role in Internet governance; and (2) articulating a vision of the Internet that places privatization over politicization.