Hearings
January 21, 2015
Protecting the Internet and Consumers through Congressional Action
253 Russell Senate Office Building
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today announced that the committee will convene its first hearing of the 114th Congress entitled, “Protecting the Internet and Consumers through Congressional Action” on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. The hearing will feature non-government expert witnesses testifying about current authorities of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress’ options to update outdated laws for the Internet Age.
Hearing Details:
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Hearing entitled: “Protecting the Internet and Consumers through Congressional Action”
2:30 p.m. in room SR-253
For reporters interested in reserving a seat, please contact the press gallery:
• Periodical Press Gallery – 202-224-0265
• Radio/Television Gallery – 202-224-6421
• Press Photographers Gallery – 202-224-6548
• Daily Press Gallery – 202-224-0241
Please note the hearing will be webcast live via the Senate Commerce Committee website. Refresh the Commerce Committee homepage 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to automatically begin streaming the webcast.
Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or service, including closed captioning service for the webcast hearing, should contact Stephanie Gamache at 202-224-5511 at least three business days in advance of the hearing date.
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Majority Statement
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Chairman John Thune Opening Statement.pdf (96.1 KBs)
Minority Statement
Witness Panel 1
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President and CEOCTIA-The Wireless AssociationCTIA SCC 01 21 2015 ______.pdf (1.2 MBs)
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President and CEOPublic KnowledgeKimmelman Testimony.pdf (220.4 KBs)
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Senior FellowHudson InstituteMcDowell Senate Testimony 1-20-15.pdf (58.0 KBs)
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Vice President, Global Public Policyhttp://Amazon.com, Inc.Amazon Misener SCC Testimony 012115.pdf (70.5 KBs)
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Senior Vice President of Public PolicyMidcontinent Communications
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Vice President & Chief Research and Policy OfficerMinority Media & Telecommunications CouncilFINAL_Turner-Lee-SENATE_012115.pdf (938.0 KBs)
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