WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet will hold a hearing on Thursday, June 5 at 9:15 a.m., titled, “Preserving Public Safety and Network Reliability in the IP Transition.” The Subcommittee will examine the public safety implications of the ongoing evolution of the nation’s communications networks and how best to preserve consumer access to those networks and vital life-saving information during and after emergency situations.
Please note the hearing will be webcast live via the Senate Commerce Committee website. Refresh the Commerce Committee homepage 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to automatically begin streaming the webcast.
Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or service, including closed captioning service for the webcast hearing, should contact Stephanie Gamache at 202-224-5511 at least three business days in advance of the hearing date.
*Witnesses listed not necessarily in order of testimony.
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Committee Members
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John Rockefeller
Testimony
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Colette D. Honorable
Chairman of the Board and PresidentNational Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners -
Jonathan Banks
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Gigi Smith
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Henning Schulzrinne
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Jodie Griffin