February 1, 1995 S.314 "Communications Decency Act of 1995" introduced by Sen. Exon March 30, 1995 S.652 "Telecommunications Act of 1996" introduced by Sen. Pressler May 3, 1995 H.R.1555 "Communications Act of 1996" introduced by Rep. Bliley Procedural timeline of H.R.1555 June 15, 1995 S.652 passed in Senate with a vote of 81-18 June 30, 1995 H.R.1978 "Internet Freedom and Family Empowerment Act" introduced by Rep. Cox and Wyden Text of H.R.1978 "Internet Freedom and Family Empowerment Act" July 10, 1995 H.R.1978 referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance. Does not return. August 2, 1995 House procedure to introduce H.R. 1555 for debate Reps. Wyden and Cox forecast amending H.R. 1555 August 4, 1995 Reps. Cox and Wyden amend H.R. 1555 during floor debate with H.AMDT.744 Amendment passes 420-4 October 12, 1995 H.R. 1555 passed in House, referred to Senate for conference January 31, 1996 Conference report on S. 652 issued, titled H. Rept. 104-458 February 1, 1996 House debates adopting Conference report. Conference report adopted 414-4. Senate debates adopting Conference report. Adopted 91-5. Passage by both Houses clears bill for White House February 2, 1996 Bill presented to President Clinton February 8, 1996 Bill signed by President Clinton Becomes Public Law No. 104-104
