The issue focused on internet bandwidth usage and digital devices such as PCs, laptops and smartphones that users might use to download software or websites.

During the hearing, committee chairman Jason Chaffetz said Internet Service Providers should have to disclose how much data they store for longer periods of time and give consumers information about what websites they visit and how often they visit them.

An FCC spokesperson confirmed that Chairman Pai would vote against the proposal at Wednesday's meeting.Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption Video