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January 14, 2014
Commission FCC Open Internet rules Although I am disappointed that the court did not unequivocally uphold the FCC s net neutrality protections I am pleased that the court recognized that the FCC has the authority...broadband networks At its core the FCC s fundamental responsibility is the regulation of communications networks for the public interest and consumers everywhere I urge the FCC to consider all viable options...
December 20, 2013
Releases Print Rockefeller Has Serious Concerns About In Flight Mobile Phone Calls In letter to DOT and FCC Chairman urges considering banning in flight mobile phone calls and full examination of related safety...Rockefeller IV sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Federal Communications Commission FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler in which he expresses opposition to the possibility of allowing in flight mobile...of your agencies let me add my voice to that growing chorus Rockefeller wrote During the DOT s and FCC s consideration of this matter I encourage you to carefully consider the possibility of banning in...
December 10, 2013
prepared for delivery Almost two years ago I authored legislation with Kay Bailey Hutchison to give the FCC a new tool voluntary incentive auctions to make sure the nation s limited spectrum resources are used...There is no doubt that the FCC s incentive auction proceeding is one of the most important undertakings in the agency s history That is why we are here today To hear from the FCC and from various stakeholders...and awarded tens of thousands of licenses through spectrum auctions the FCC is the undisputed expert on spectrum actions The FCC also must be afforded the flexibility necessary to make sure that all of...
December 10, 2013
Jay Rockefeller IV Almost two years ago I authored legislation with Kay Bailey Hutchison to give the FCC a new tool voluntary incentive auctions to make sure the nation s limited spectrum resources are used...There is no doubt that the FCC s incentive auction proceeding is one of the most important undertakings in the agency s history That is why we are here today To hear from the FCC and from various stakeholders...and awarded tens of thousands of licenses through spectrum auctions the FCC is the undisputed expert on spectrum actions The FCC also must be afforded the flexibility necessary to make sure that all of...
November 5, 2013
Twitter YouTube Whistleblower Press Releases Home Newsroom Press Releases Print Rockefeller Statement on FCC Chairman Wheeler s Senior Staff Appointments November 5 2013 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller...Rockefeller IV today released the following statement after Federal Communications Commission FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler announced his senior staff at the agency Chairman Wheeler announced on his first day...senior staff team with deep substantive knowledge of telecom policy and a thorough understanding of the FCC s inner workings With this team he will be able to hit the ground running on the significant issues...
October 29, 2013
Press Releases Print Rockefeller Statement on Confirmation of Tom Wheeler and Mike O Rielly to the FCC October 29 2013 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV today issued the following statement...confirmation Tom Wheeler will be a strong advocate for consumers and the public interest at a time when the FCC is facing decisions that will shape the future of our nation s telephone network and the wireless broadband...commerce senate gov 2013 10 rockefeller statement on confirmation of tom wheeler and mike o rielly to the fcc Home Privacy Policy Facebook Twitter YouTube Whistleblower...
September 18, 2013
YouTube Whistleblower Press Releases Home Newsroom Press Releases Print Rockefeller Statement on FTC and FCC Nominees September 18 2013 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV today gave an opening...Commission FTC and Mr Michael O Rielly to be a Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission FCC Below are his prepared remarks This Committee has several items on our agenda today Our most important...testimony from two nominees Mr Michael O Rielly who is a nominee for the Federal Communications Commission FCC and Ms Terrell McSweeny who is a nominee for the Federal Trade Commission FTC But before we hear from...
July 30, 2013
nomination the full Senate needs to move forward and confirm him With all the important issues before the FCC it s critical that the agency has a confirmed chair and strong leader in place I am confident given...
July 30, 2013
Content Research Act will be a critical resource in this process The FCC has been a strong partner in this area Unfortunately the FCC has been without a Chairman for more than two months now even though...Tom Wheeler is well qualified to be FCC Chairman with a distinguished career in the communications industry He ably demonstrated his knowledge of the issues the FCC will face in the coming years at his...Committee who believe that we should wait to vote on Mr Wheeler s nomination until there is a Republican FCC nominee But I would remind my colleagues that this Committee moved FTC Commissioner Josh Wright s unpaired...
July 25, 2013
future services to go unoffered because of unpredictable or inadequate universal service support The FCC is directed by law to provide predictable and sufficient mechanisms to preserve and advance universal...our nation s communications system is uncompetitive In laying out a strategic plan for the FCC in 1999 former FCC Chairman William Kennard proclaimed that W e must resist imposing legacy regulations on new...
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