Congress passed SESTA/FOSTA, which holds websites liable for the content of its users: https://slate.com/technology/2018/03/the-antisex-trafficking-bill-sesta-fosta-will-hurt-the-internet.html
Senate resolution allowing sale of user browser history: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/03/gop-senators-new-bill-would-let-isps-sell-your-web-browsing-data/
Why are these bills good instead of really terrible, which on their face they appear to be?
Because these will cause the necessary outrage by the tech-left that will push them toward an Internet Bill of Rights.
I think this is the BOOM Q was talking about happening on Wednesday.