Democrat bill seeks to restore Obama-era net neutrality regs

NEW YORK (AP) — Top congressional Democrats have announced legislation to restore Obama-era "net neutrality" rules that seek to bar internet service providers such as AT&T and Comcast from playing favorites with websites and services.

The bill will face a tough time becoming law, despite Democrats' control of the House. But the effort could give Democrats political points on consumer protections that a Trump-appointed regulator repeal ed in the name of reducing regulation.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that the bill will be up for a vote in the House in a "matter of weeks." A Senate version of the bill will have a tougher time, because Republicans are in the majority.