Get ready: The Senate is about to hold a hearing on net neutrality

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on network neutrality on September 17.

"Open Internet rules are the Bill of Rights for the online world," said Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT). "It is crucial that rules are put in place to protect consumers, online innovators and free speech." Some may notice that the 17th is just two days after the Federal Communications Commission's next deadline for public comments on net neutrality.