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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Oversight Hearing: Federal Communications Commission (March 2017)
Record date · January 1, 2018
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What This Bill Does
This document is the official transcript of a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing held on March 8, 2017, to conduct of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The hearing featured testimony from FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and Commissioners Mignon L. Clyburn and Michael O'Rielly regarding the agency's regulatory agenda and priorities.
The hearing established the regulatory priorities and policy direction of the FCC under new leadership, impacting how telecommunications services, internet access, and consumer protections are managed at the federal level.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Federal Communications Commission
The agency is subject to congressional review of its regulatory actions and policy priorities.
Telecommunications Industry
The regulatory environment and policy shifts discussed at the hearing impact the operational requirements and compliance obligations of industry participants.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on March 8, 2017, by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- The primary purpose was oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
- Testimony was provided by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and Commissioners Mignon L. Clyburn and Michael O'Rielly.
- The document includes written responses to questions submitted by committee members to Chairman Ajit Pai.
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- The record includes various external articles and letters submitted by committee members regarding FCC policy, including concerns about the 'digital divide' and consumer protection agendas.
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FCC Regulatory Transition
The hearing documents the transition period in 2017 where the FCC shifted its regulatory focus, as evidenced by the inclusion of critical articles regarding the agency's 'anti-consumer' agenda.
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