MATSUI & PALLONE PRAISE FCC VOTE REINSTATING NET NEUTRALITY TO PROTECT CONSUMERS & SAFEGUARD A FAIR, OPEN INTERNET

Washington, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee Ranking Member Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Full Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to restore popular, Obama-era net neutrality protections for consumers and promote internet access for all Americans:

“Today the FCC has rightfully reclaimed its authority over broadband internet, correcting the Trump administration’s unpopular, misguided dereliction of the FCC’s responsibility to ensure a free and open internet for all Americans.

“Like any other piece of critical infrastructure in this country, we rely on our ability to access the internet every day—an essential part of Americans’ daily lives that deserves protection.

“Under Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s leadership, those protections have finally been restored, putting the needs of the American people first. Today’s action will empower the agency to protect consumers from unreasonable and unjust practices, while also promoting competition in the broadband marketplace and ensuring a secure and reliable internet Americans can depend on.”

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