Congresswoman Matsui Statement on FCC Announcement on Open Internet Rules

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, February 19, 2014

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Congresswoman Matsui Statement on FCC Announcement on Open Internet Rules

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06), a member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission's announcement of policy recommendations to reinstate the Open Internet Rules which were struck down by the DC Circuit Court:

"I am pleased that Chairman Wheeler is moving forward to preserve the FCC's ability to enforce net neutrality rules. It is critical that all Americans have access to a free and open Internet, free from content blocking and other discriminatory practices. These basic rules of the road are necessary to protect both consumers and innovators. I look forward to working with the FCC and my colleagues in Congress to ensure our broadband ecosystem continues to promote innovation and consumer choice in the marketplace."

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