Hearing on Net Neutrality Legislation (March 2019)
January 1, 2020
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The Frame
The hearing explored legislative efforts to define how internet service providers manage data traffic, which impacts the speed, cost, and accessibility of internet services for all U.S. residents.
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Internet Service Providers
Legislation discussed in the hearing would establish regulatory requirements for how these companies manage network traffic.
Internet Users
Changes to net neutrality rules impact the speed and accessibility of content available to consumers.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on March 12, 2019, in the 116th Congress.
- The primary subject was the legislative approach to safeguarding a 'free and open internet'.
- Four witnesses provided testimony: Francella Ochillo, Gregory Green, Robert M. McDowell, and Matthew F. Wood.
- The hearing included the submission of various letters, dissenting statements, and articles regarding net neutrality policy.
- The record includes written answers to follow-up questions submitted by witnesses Gregory Green, Robert M. McDowell, and Matthew F. Wood.
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Why It Matters
The hearing explored legislative efforts to define how internet service providers manage data traffic, which impacts the speed, cost, and accessibility of internet services for all U.S. residents.
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Discoveries
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Historical Policy Debate
The hearing record incorporates documents dating back to 2008 and 2010, illustrating the long-standing nature of the net neutrality debate in Congress.
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- Controversy80Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment20Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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