Congressional Hearing on FCC Net Neutrality Rules
January 1, 2015
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wheeler for Supervisor District 5 - 2018 | Tarlton & Son Inc | $2,500 | - | Nov 2021 |
| Tom Wheeler for Supervisor District 5 - 2018 | Wild Electric | $2,500 | - | Nov 2021 |
| Tom Wheeler for Supervisor District 5 - 2018 | Strategic Mechanical | $2,500 | - | Nov 2021 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
This hearing addressed the regulatory framework governing how Internet Service Providers manage web traffic, which impacts the operational rules for companies providing internet access to all U.S. residents.
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Internet Service Providers
These entities are subject to the regulatory requirements established by the FCC's Open Internet order.
Federal Communications Commission
The agency is responsible for implementing and defending the Open Internet order.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The FCC approved the 'Open Internet' order on February 26, 2015, via a 3-to-2 party-line vote.
- The hearing was held on March 25, 2015, in the Rayburn Office Building.
- The hearing record includes testimony from FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai, FTC Commissioner Joshua D. Wright, and FTC Commissioner Terrell P. McSweeny.
- The committee received various letters and statements for the record from multiple members of Congress.
- The hearing was designated as Serial No. 114-18 of the 114th Congress.
Why It Matters
This hearing addressed the regulatory framework governing how Internet Service Providers manage web traffic, which impacts the operational rules for companies providing internet access to all U.S. residents.
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Discoveries
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Partisan Regulatory Split
The FCC's Open Internet order was passed on a 3-2 party-line vote, highlighting the deep political divide over internet regulation at the time.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy80Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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