Congressional Oversight Hearing: Federal Communications Commission (2015)
January 1, 2016
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The Frame
This hearing established the public record for Congressional review of FCC operations and policy decisions during the 114th Congress, impacting how the agency manages telecommunications regulations.
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Federal Communications Commission
The agency is subject to Congressional oversight and must provide testimony and answers to questions regarding its regulatory actions.
Telecommunications Industry
The industry is subject to the regulations and policies discussed and reviewed during this oversight process.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on November 17, 2015, as part of the 114th Congress.
- The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- All five members of the FCC (Chairman Wheeler and Commissioners Clyburn, Rosenworcel, Pai, and O'Rielly) provided testimony.
- The document includes prepared statements from the subcommittee leadership and all five FCC witnesses.
- The document includes supplemental materials submitted for the record, including statements from Tennessee state officials and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce.
- The document contains formal answers to follow-up questions submitted to the FCC commissioners after the hearing.
Why It Matters
This hearing established the public record for Congressional review of FCC operations and policy decisions during the 114th Congress, impacting how the agency manages telecommunications regulations.
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Comprehensive Record
The document includes not just the transcript, but also extensive post-hearing written responses from all commissioners, making it a complete record of the inquiry.
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