Rockefeller Continues Push to Protect Consumers from “Mystery Fees” on Phone Bills
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV released the following statement today regarding the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) announcement proposing $11.7 million in penalties against companies involved in “cramming.”
Rockefeller Joins White House for Public Safety Network Discussion
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Following a White House discussion today on the benefits of building a nationwide wireless broadband network for first responders, Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV is urging Senate colleagues to not delay on voting to approve S. 911, the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act.
Rockefeller Says White House Public Safety Meeting Will Advance Bipartisan Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV praised the Administration today on its plans to host a White House meeting on Thursday with national, state and local public safety representatives on the need to provide first responders with the first ever nationwide, interoperable communications network.
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Today’s Executive Session
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Good morning, and welcome to today’s executive session. We have some very important bills on the agenda, and I know my colleagues will spend time speaking about them. I’m going to use my time to talk about one: S. 911, the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act. As I’ve made clear, passing this bill is my top priority this year. This bill marries smart spectrum policy with good public policy. It is a bipartisan, commonsense bill that will give our first responders the tools they need to do their jobs.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT – Rockefeller: First Responders Need High-Speed Network
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today authored an op-ed in Roll Call on the urgent need to provide America’s first responders with a nationwide wireless network to help them do their job. Rockefeller is currently championing legislation, the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, which would create a public safety communications network recommended by the 9/11 Commission.
NYT: Congress Should Heed Warnings of 9/11 Commission and Improve Communications for First Responders
WASHINGTON, D.C.—As the tenth anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the New York Times today editorialized on the need for a dedicated, nationwide communications system for first responders.
Key Quotes from Today’s Hearing on Consumer Privacy and Protection in the Mobile Marketplace
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance Subcommittee hearing today on consumer privacy and protection in the mobile marketplace.
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Consumer Privacy and Protection in the Mobile Marketplace
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Thank you, Chairman Pryor, for holding this important hearing. There are 234 million mobile devices in use today. Seventy five percent of teenagers own a cell phone. And 72 percent of parents say they have slept with their cell phones.
Rockefeller, Schumer, Boxer, Klobuchar, Gillibrand Call for Swift Passage of Public Safety Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senators John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.), Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.), Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) today called on colleagues in the House and Senate to join them in passing legislation to provide America’s first responders with lifesaving communications tools before the tenth anniversary of 9/11.
Rockefeller Tells FTC That Bogus Billing on Consumer Landline Phones is a Major Problem
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV wrote Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Jon Leibowitz that unauthorized third-party charges on telephone bills remain a major problem for American consumers and businesses and that further action is needed to put an end to it.