Congressman Bobby Rush

Representing the 1st District of Illinois

Rush Statement on FCC Open Internet Rules

Feb 4, 2015
Press Release

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) released the following statement on proposed Open Internet rules announced by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler:

“I want to commend FCC Chairman Wheeler on his draft order to adopt Rules for Protecting the Open Internet, which puts all broadband consumers first, where they belong.

“I remain committed to a free, open, transparent and secure internet. Clear Rules are needed to ensure legal certainty, foster innovation, preserve consumer choice and freedom of expression.

“I look forward to working with my colleagues on legislation that will guarantee open internet principles.”

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