Telecommunications
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Sep 30, 2016
Op-Ed
Much like the Framers of our Constitution sought to balance the influence and power that competing factions like political parties, unions or trade groups could exert on our Republic, ICANN’s ‘multi-stakeholder’ structure seeks to prevent any one entity – be it a multinational corporation or a government – from gaining control of the DNS.
Sep 12, 2016
Press Release
After reviewing the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) latest set-top box proposal, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement.
Aug 8, 2016
Event
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) and AT&T will host a senior citizen tech day at the CRIS Healthy-Aging Center (309 North Franklin) in Danville on Monday, August 3.
“Smart phones and the apps they run have changed the way we get our news, entertainment and stay connected with friends and family,” said Shimkus. “I’m pleased to be part of this event to help seniors get the most out of new technologies.”
Aug 3, 2016
Event
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) and AT&T will host a senior citizen tech day at the Lifespan Center in Charleston on Wednesday, August 3.
Jun 14, 2016
Press Release
There’s a better way to protect consumers from blocking and throttling without stifling innovation or delaying build-out. That way requires action by Congress.
May 25, 2016
Press Release
“Today’s decision is a stern rebuke of an FCC that has often put rural Americans at a disadvantage in their rulemaking. I’m particularly pleased the court struck down FCC’s joint sales agreement order that blatantly ignored the bipartisan intent of Congress.”
Apr 27, 2016
Press Release
Congressman John Shimkus voted today to require that government and law enforcement officials obtain a warrant before accessing American citizens’ electronic communications.
Nov 18, 2015
Op-Ed
Policies that encourage a greater, more diverse supply of resources will expand the availability of those resources and lower the costs to consumers. This premise is as true for coal, oil and renewable fuels as it is for cable, fiber and wireless networks.
Jul 21, 2015
Press Release
Congressman John Shimkus (R-Ill.) today introduced bipartisan legislation to protect local television broadcasters with Joint Sales Agreements (JSAs) that were approved before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sought to prohibit the practice on March 31, 2014.
Jun 23, 2015
Press Release
DOTCOM Act & TSCA Modernization Act Win Bipartisan Support