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Sessions Takes a Stand Against FCC Regulation of Broadband Internet

Statement

Date: April 15, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication Business and Consumers

U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), chairman of the House Rules Committee, today issued the following statement after voting in favor of a measure that would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from regulating the rates charged for broadband internet access service:

"Prior to serving in Congress, I spent 16 years working for a private sector telecommunications company and witnessed the creation of broadband service. It has always been my firm belief that the FCC should never have a say in the rates internet service providers charge. Despite promises by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and President Obama to not regulate rates, Chairman Wheeler has made it clear that the FCC would have the power to issue such regulations if it so chooses. The piece of legislation that passed the House today would codify into law the promise against rate regulation, providing greater certainty for businesses and consumers."


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