Washington, DC
U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission voted to dismantle the landmark net neutrality protections:
“I am deeply disappointed by the FCC’s decision to repeal net neutrality. This move undermines and reverses consumer protective regulations already in place that allow for a level playing field in the e-commerce marketplace. I have heard from constituents across the First Congressional District of Massachusetts and the overwhelming majority of them are worried about what this will do to the guarantee of an open, free Internet. Today’s dangerous rules have potential to drown consumers with higher costs and less choice. This is detrimental to our entrepreneurs and small businesses who are trying to succeed. I fully intend to support Representative Mike Doyle’s resolution to overturn today’s decision using the authority in the Congressional Review Act.”
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