WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20)
signed a discharge petition on Friday, May 18 to force a vote to restore net neutrality
protections. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) moved in December 2017
to roll back net neutrality rules for Internet providers put in place under the
previous Administration. On May 16, the Senate passed a measure restoring net
neutrality rules.
“Net neutrality has a
huge impact on the central coast of California’s entrepreneurs, small
businesses, and economy. That is why I was against the FCC’s decision to repeal
net neutrality rules,” said Congressman Panetta. “I am proud
to stand with my colleagues and take action to restore net neutrality, which
will promote competition and free speech, and protect consumers throughout
California.”
In January 2018,
Congressman Panetta cosponsored a resolution, introduced by Congressman Mike
Doyle of Pennsylvania, to overturn the “Restoring Internet Freedom” order that
the FCC adopted. This bill, under the Congressional Review Act, allows Congress
to overturn agency decisions with majority votes in each chamber, and a
signature from the president.
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