Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif, announced today that the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) will not receive a vote on the House floor, pending further negotiations, after Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, decided to remove a controversial provision from (SOPA) that would require internet providers to block access to certain websites.

“The voice of the Internet community has been heard,” said House Oversight and Government Relations chair Darrell Issa, R-Calif., after noting that “Majority Leader Cantor has assured me that we will continue to work to address outstanding concerns and work to build consensus prior to any anti-piracy legislation coming before the House for a vote.

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