A < ahref="http://energycommerce.house.gov/press-release/congressional-leaders-unveil-draft-legislation-ensuring-consumer-protections-and">draft bill intended to resolve the current threats to net neutrality was announced today in the US Congress, with plans to begin hearings on it as early as next Wednesday by the US Energy & Commerce Committees. The bill purports to ensure net neutrality by prohibiting blocking, throttling, paid prioritization, and a number of other desirable perks, but also specifically strips the FCC of its existing authority to protect consumers and encourage competitio
