| Telecommunications and the Internet |
| From 1987 to 2008, Rep. Markey served either as the Chairman or the Ranking
Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on
Telecommunications.
General Telecom and the Internet Issues
Federal Communications Commission
Internet Freedom
Digital Television Transition
Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities
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Legislation
January 9, 2009 - Markey Draft Legislation to expedite the issuance of coupons as part of the digital-to-analog onverter box program, and for other purposes.
September 26, 2008 - H.R. 7157 - Radio All Digital Channel Receiver Act - To ensure that consumers have seamless access to free, over-the-air digital radio in key consumer electronic devices.
June 19, 2008 - 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act - To ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet-based communication and video programming technologies.
May 14, 2008 - New Draft of Wireless Rights Bill - To provide consumer protection for wireless service subscribers.
Feb. 12, 2008 - H.R.5353 - Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 - To establish broadband policy and direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a proceeding and public broadband summits to assess competition, consumer protection, and consumer choice issues relating to broadband Internet access services, and for other purposes.
Oct. 22, 2007 - H.R.3919 - Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 - To provide for a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service, and for other purposes.
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