The GREAT Jim McDermott will always have our vote!
Dear ******:
Congress must effectively address the preservation of network neutrality. The Internet is an unparalleled vehicle for open communications among citizens and businesses, and it quickly is becoming the modern equivalent of the public square; our First Amendment freedoms demand equality and protection in this arena as well.
Representative Ed Markey, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, has consistently advocated for strong net neutrality laws. After a series of hearings on the issue, he has introduced HR 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act. I am a proud cosponsor of this bill which would prevent broadband service providers from managing the flow on information on the Internet, and ensure that anyone and everyone has the ability to innovate and experiment through this remarkable medium. Specifically, HR 5353, if passed, will amend the Communications Act of 1934 to incorporate net neutrality principles and guarantee that the freedom of broadband service is made U.S. policy.
If you are interested in following this particular piece of legislation through the legislative process, the website hosted by the Library of Congress at http://thomas.loc.gov is extremely helpful. It provides a wealth of information about legislation under consideration in the current Congress as well as bills introduced in earlier sessions. The site is called Thomas to honor President Thomas Jefferson and his belief in public access to the workings of government.
Again, thank you for contacting me. As your Representative in Congress, it is critical that I understand the views of my constituents. I look forward to hearing from you in the future.
Sincerely,
Jim McDermott
Member of Congress
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