House Communications Subcommittee Sets FCC Oversight Hearing For Next Wednesday

#SubCommTech Hearing

The next FCC oversight hearing before the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology is scheduled for next WEDNESDAY (10/25).

The release by the subcommittee says that it will "press the FCC on removing innovation-killing Title II regulations, bringing today’s media landscape into the digital age, and reforming the Lifeline program. Members will also discuss the recently marked up FCC reauthorization bill, which will soon move to the full committee for consideration, as well as the commission’s response and preparedness efforts in the wake of the recent natural disasters."  All five FCC commissioners are scheduled to testify, the first time the current panel will do so.

Subcommittee Chair MARSHA BLACKBURN said, “As part of ongoing oversight efforts, this hearing builds on our commitment to a transparent, accountable FCC that is ready to meet the communications needs of today’s consumers. That means eliminating onerous regulations, reforming programs, and creating the right conditions to help expand broadband access across AMERICA. I look forward to having Chairman PAI and the full complement of commissioners join us for this important conversation on priorities for the agency."

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