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It's official: Congress will vote on whether or not to bring back net neutrality

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The FCC under Trump-appointee Ajit Pai voted along party lines in December 2017 to roll back net neutrality regulations put in place during the Obama administration. Net neutrality generally refers to the idea that internet service providers, such as AT&T and Comcast, should be prohibited from slowing down, prioritizing, or blocking any type of internet traffic. 

Up until the CRA vote, net neutrality supporters are launching a public campaign to bring attention to the issue. Tech companies such as Etsy, Mozilla, Tinder, Shutterstock, Warby Parker, Vimeo, and Foursquare will feature "red alert" badges displayed prominently on their websites or in advertisements urging users to contact members of Congress.

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Rachel Sandler was a Tech Editorial Intern for Business Insider.