Remarks of Commissioner O'Rielly Before Faegre Baker Daniels Insights Luncheon

I have been asked to discuss the Federal Communications Commission’s upcoming agenda, with a special focus on universal service reform. What I discuss in the next few moments will likely represent most, if not all, of the high-profile items to be considered by the Commission in the coming months. Soon, political events will create a holding pattern whereby all of Washington will await the election results and the selection of a new president. A new president will select a new Commission Chairman or Chairwoman, who will come with their own agenda, goals and outlook that may differ dramatically from the one we have today. So let’s talk about what is likely to happen and acknowledge that any issues put off to 2017 run the risk of changing significantly before completion.