Rockefeller Statement on Reports of Invasive Facebook Tracking
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV issued the following statement today after a USA Today report that Facebook is tracking user data even after they have logged off of the social networking site:
Rockefeller Says Senate Vote to Protect Open Internet Is Win for Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV issued the following statement today after the Senate voted not to proceed with its consideration of S.J.Res.6, a Republican effort to overturn the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) rules that ensure a free and open Internet for Americans:
Rockefeller Applauds Effort to Offer Low-Income Families High-Speed Internet
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV released the following statement today after tech companies, nonprofits and Internet service providers announced a $4 billion in-kind contribution toward broadband adoption for eligible schools and families across the country.
Rockefeller to Rise Against Republican Attempt to Stifle Free and Open Access to the Internet
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today will rise against a Republican attempt to eliminate the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) rules that maintain a free and open Internet for Americans. The Senate floor debate on S.J.Res. 6 is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:45 a.m. ET. Watch live on C-SPAN2.
Rockefeller to Make the Case for Keeping Internet Free & Open to All Users
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV is scheduled to take to the Senate floor tomorrow to make the case for keeping the Internet free and open for Americans. Under the Congressional Review Act, some Republicans are pushing to overturn a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule that ensures online users are able to go where they want and do what they want on the Internet without interruption from the business interests of their broadband providers. The White House has threatened to veto the measure if it passes.
Rockefeller Statement on Jessica Rosenworcel Named as FCC Commissioner Nominee
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV issued the following statement today regarding the nomination of Jessica Rosenworcel to be a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Ms. Rosenworcel currently serves as the Senior Counsel for the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, which has jurisdiction over the FCC.
Rockefeller Commends FCC Action to Reform Universal Service Fund
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today commended the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) vote to approve plans that will reform the Universal Service Fund to refocus the system on America’s communications challenges of the current digital age:
Rockefeller Releases Commerce Committee Recommendation to Deficit Reduction Panel
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the Commerce Committee’s recommendation to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction regarding changes in law to reduce the Nation’s deficit. Chairman Rockefeller and Ranking Member Kay Bailey Hutchison requested that the Committee on Deficit Reduction consider inclusion of S. 911, the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, in its recommended legislation.
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Universal Service Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C.—As far back as the Communications Act of 1934, this country has had a proud history of making sure that all of us have the opportunity that comes with access to modern communications networks. That is why universal service is a cherished principle. In years past, universal service has meant that we connect every community with basic telephone service. In the years ahead, it must mean that we connect our communities with broadband.
Rockefeller Urges FCC to Follow Through on CALM Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today urged the Commission to implement rules that would fix the decades-old issue of excessively loud television commercials. Rockefeller’s action comes as some parties have suggested that only a small fraction of commercials are subject to the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act signed into law last year.