House Communications Sets Feb. 7 Net Neutrality Hearing; Wheeler May Testify
The House Communications Subcommittee confirmed Thursday its first net neutrality hearing this Congress is Feb. 7, as expected (see 1901280054). It will focus on “disastrous impacts” of FCC rescission of 2015 rules and ways to undo that action, Chairman Mike…
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Doyle, D-Pa., said in a video. House Democrats “want to make sure that ISPs are not manipulating your experience on the internet.” It's set to begin at 11 a.m. in 2322 Rayburn, the House Commerce Committee said. Democrats are considering possible legislation to restore the 2015 rules, including classifying broadband service under Communications Act Title II (see 1901100001). Friday is oral argument before a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in the Mozilla v. FCC challenging the rescission (see 1901300021). House Communications didn't announce witnesses. Lobbyists said they likely will include then-FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, who presided over the 2015 rules' adoption. Wheeler didn't comment.