Walden, Upton Committed to Communications Act Update Legislation Drafting in 2015
House Commerce Committee leaders reiterated their commitment to draft Communications Act overhaul legislation next year, issuing a news release Thursday flagging the one-year mark since announcing the initiative. “Over the past year, the committee has sought and received thoughtful public…
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and stakeholder feedback on a variety of issues to inform our work moving forward,” said Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-Mich., and Communications Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden, R-Ore., in a joint statement. “As that work continues, we will begin drafting legislation next year to update the law to better meet the dynamic needs of the 21st century.” The release described the committee’s white paper process to solicit feedback as well as a hearing involving former FCC chairmen.