Network Neutrality Act of 2006

The Network Neutrality Act of 2006 (H.R. 5273) seeks to establish a national policy ensuring that internet service providers treat all online content equally. Under this bill, providers would be prohibited from blocking, slowing down, or discriminating against lawful websites, applications, or services accessed by their customers. For the average citizen, this means that an internet provider could not favor certain websites over others or interfere with a user's ability to access specific online tools, though providers would retain the right to manage their networks for security and technical stability.