Congressional Oversight Hearing: Federal Communications Commission (May 2019)
January 1, 2020
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The Frame
This hearing serves as a formal mechanism for Congress to question FCC leadership on regulatory decisions and agency operations that impact national telecommunications policy, internet access, and consumer protections.
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Federal Communications Commission
The agency is subject to Congressional oversight and must respond to inquiries regarding its regulatory actions.
Telecommunications consumers
Consumers are impacted by the regulatory policies and oversight decisions discussed during the hearing.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on May 15, 2019, before the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- All five sitting FCC commissioners (Ajit Pai, Michael O'Rielly, Brendan Carr, Jessica Rosenworcel, and Geoffrey Starks) provided testimony.
- The hearing record includes opening statements from Representatives Mike Doyle, Robert E. Latta, Frank Pallone, Jr., and Greg Walden.
- The record includes a letter from the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights regarding policy concerns.
- The record includes a petition for clarification or declaratory ruling related to WC Docket No. 10-90.
- The record includes a letter from Representative Tim Walberg and others addressed to Chairman Ajit Pai.
- The record includes an Associated Press article regarding internet access on tribal lands.
- Written answers to questions submitted by committee members were collected and retained in committee files.
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Why It Matters
This hearing serves as a formal mechanism for Congress to question FCC leadership on regulatory decisions and agency operations that impact national telecommunications policy, internet access, and consumer protections.
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Tribal Internet Access
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